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2001 Ley, Baron de Rioja Grand Reserva Tempranillo
Tempranillo: 750ml
$34.99
about this wine:
Baron de Ley Rioja Gran Reserva defines the beauty and quality of traditionally styled Rioja. This is a true classic showing finesse combined with power and built to stand the test of time.
Terroir: This Gran Reserva is sourced from Baron de Ley's finest vineyards sourced within the cooler areas of the "Imas" estate in Mendavia. Extensive pruning and green harvests ensure that yields are kept to a minimum.
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested and transported to the winery in small containers where they see a strict sorting and destemming followed by a cool fermentation in stainless steel. The wine is aged for 24 months in new and use French and American oak followed by more than 5 years in bottle prior to release.
points awarded:
WA 91 WS 9191 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2007
Easily offering the best bang for the buck of this trio is the 2001 Reserva from a great Rioja vintage. The wine is 100% Tempranillo and was aged in American oak for 14 months. It is dark ruby-colored with a fragrant nose of spice, cedar, red currants, and cherry that jumps from the glass. In the mouth the wine is intensely flavored with a stylish grace and elegance that reflects traditional winemaking in a fine year. The wine has enough structure and balance to drink well for another 8-10 years. This is a great value in Rioja.
91 points,
Wine Spectator, July 2009
This expressive red shows a nice balance of fresh fruit with mature flavors of tobacco, cedar and spice. Medium-bodied, with light, firm tannins and fresh acidity. The mouthwatering finish brings you back for another sip. Drink now through 2014. 200 cases imported. -TM
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