- Unit price
- 393,33 €per l
D19-13-325-07
2007
14.00%
0.75L
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha and Graciano
rioja , Spain
Parker about Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2007
A worthy follow-up of the 2007, the 2007 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial will be released in late 2015. This is a cuvée of mostly Tempranillo with the balance of Mazuelo (Cariñena), a very important grape for Castillo de Ygay in percentages that vary depending on the vintage, and it's almost 15% in 2007. 2007 was not an easy vintage and in Ygay they had a terrible mildew attack and they lost 50% of the bunches. It's a cold, rainy year, but because of that circumstance the wine is concentrated. This is still a baby, long and with depth and tannins that should melt in a couple of years. Compared with the 2005 it is fresher, perhaps not as concentrated, but for me the extra freshness compensates and puts it at a very similar quality level. And the rule of thumb is to wait at least ten years after the harvest to start uncorking any Castillo de Ygay. Cheap it is not, but very good value it is, for the quality it delivers. 110,000 bottles were produced. There will be no Castillo de Ygay in 2008, but there will be 2009, 2010 and 2011. That's something exceptional to have three vintages in a row.
Suckling over Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2007
The aromas of this show an amazing freshness of flowers and herbs such as lavender, rosemary, and violet. Then it goes to raspberries, candy and currants. Black licorice too. A truly great wine on the nose. Full-bodied, racy and linear. So polished. It's like a red ruby. 86% tempranillo and 14% mazuelo in the blend. For release in September 2015. Great length and future. Give it three years or so. Or decant two hours in advance.
Description
| Land | Spain |
| Region | rioja |
| Rebsorten | Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha and Graciano |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Marqués de Murrieta SA, 26006 Logrono, La Rioja, Spain |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2015 - 2045 |
| Parker Punkte | 95+ |
| Jahrgang | 2007 |
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Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2007
The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2007 from Marqués de Murrieta is a masterful Rioja that perfectly blends tradition and elegance. This exceptional vintage is made from a blend dominated by Tempranillo with a small percentage of Mazuelo (Carignan) and aged for years in oak barrels and bottles, giving it its distinctive depth.
On the nose, a complex bouquet unfolds with aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums, accompanied by hints of dried figs, sweet spices such as cinnamon and cloves, and delicate roasted notes of vanilla and cocoa. Subtle notes of leather, tobacco, and balsamic nuances round out the profile.
On the palate, the Castillo Ygay 2007 presents a remarkable balance of freshness, structure, and richness. The tannins are silky and perfectly integrated, while the lively acidity lends the wine freshness and a long-lasting elegance. Aromas of dark chocolate, dried herbs, and a hint of minerality characterize the complex taste experience. The finish is long, refined, and harmonious, with a lingering hint of spice and ripe fruit.
This Gran Reserva Especial is a wine of impressive maturity and finesse, offering great enjoyment now but with many years of aging potential. A true masterpiece of Rioja winemaking.