- Unit price
- 393,33 €per l
19-13-325-10
2010
14.00%
0.75L
Tempranillo 85%, Mazuelo 15%
rioja , Spain
Parker about Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010
I had very high expectations for the 2010 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, and the wine delivered as expected. 2010 was one of the finest vintages in Rioja in recent years, and this blend of Tempranillo with 15% Mazuelo (Cariñena) has to be one of the finest modern day Castillo de Ygays. The grapes come from a plot planted in 1966 at 485 meters in altitude, the highest in the estate, and the vines yielded 3,500 kilos per hectare. The two varieties fermented separately in stainless steel for 11 days, and the wine spent 26 months in a mixture of American and French oak barrels. I tasted the 2009 next to this 2010, and I had also had a bottle two nights before. So, I was able to compare this with the 2009, which was a very different year, as 2010 was a cooler year and a priori a more adequate year for long-aging wines like this Gran Reserva. The difference was the vegetative cycle, as the vinification and élevage was the same. This is sleeker and sharper, less developed and livelier than the 2009, which already shows some signs of "old wine" with aromas that remind me of the old classical Rioja reds. It has greatness and finesse and is a very attractive wine with all the stuffing and balance that is needed for a long (and positive) aging in bottle. This is one of the finest modern day vintages of Castillo Ygay. This is going to develop in the direction of the classical bottlings from yesteryear. 130,853 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2015.
Description
| Land | Spain |
| Region | rioja |
| Rebsorten | Tempranillo 85%, Mazuelo 15% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| 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 | 2019 - 2060 |
| Parker Punkte | 97 |
| Jahrgang | 2010 |
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Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010
The 2010 vintage is considered excellent, and the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 reflects this. Made from the traditional Tempranillo and Mazuelo grape varieties, it exhibits the typical characteristics of a high-quality Rioja wine.
The color of the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 is a deep, dark cherry red with ruby reflections, indicating its concentration and maturity.
The wine's bouquet is impressively complex and multi-layered. Aromas of ripe black fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and cassis develop. These are accompanied by nuances of spice, cedarwood, vanilla, tobacco, and a subtle mineral note. The aromas are harmonious and well-balanced.
On the palate, the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 delights with its fullness and elegance. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, giving the wine a pleasant texture. The fruity aromas continue on the palate and are accompanied by a balanced acidity structure. The wine displays remarkable complexity, depth, and length.
The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 is a wine of exceptional quality and demonstrates the potential of Rioja wines. It is accessible even in its youth, but can also age and gain complexity for many years in the bottle.
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled meats, game dishes, strong cheeses, and other rich dishes. The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 is a true delight for lovers of premium Rioja wines and will delight with its elegance, complexity, and longevity.