Barón de Barbón Gran Reserva 2005
Rioja DOCa
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Glorious Rioja Gran Reserva boasting a decade’s mellow maturity. 2005 was an officially ‘excellent’ five star vintage, rating even higher than the celebrated 2004. Layers of gorgeous red berry fruit with toasty vanilla spice and superb length.
£16.99 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
Spain- Deep brick red
- Tempranillo
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2018
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Rich and velvet smooth with layers of spice and red berry fruit
Aroma
Classic bramble and raspberry fruit and lovely toasted vanilla oak
The Wine
Rioja reaches its pinnacle of excellence in its Gran Reservas. Only crafted in the very best vintages, they require by law a minimum of two years’ oak ageing prior to at least three years in bottle. Only miniscule amounts are made from the oldest vines in the finest vineyards. And you’ll struggle to find a more meticulously crafted example than this, from father and son team Julián and Javier Murúa. Ripe, complex and multi-layered, the liveliness of this remarkable Rioja belies its decade’s maturity. From your first sip, you’ll love this wine’s powerful damson and berry fruit, earthy truffle and nutmeg complexity, and lingering finish. Traditionally it is enjoyed with roast lamb, game dishes (rabbit or pigeon) or wild mushroom risotto.
"These Gran Reservas are excellent value considering the quality. Can’t get enough of it!"
Online Review for 2001
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