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2004 Ley, Baron de Rioja Reserva 7 Vinas
Proprietary Blend: 750ml
$44.91
$44.99
about this wine:
An homage to traditional Rioja winemaking, Baron de Ley 7 Viñas is made from all seven grape varieties permitted by the D.O. including Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Mazuelo and the three white varietals Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanco.
Terroir: The 7 Viñas is sourced from a high altitude, estate owned vineyard where mixed varietals are planted side by side creating a true traditional "field blend". Grapes are hand-harvested separately as the various varietals reach optimum maturity.
Vinification: Following a strict sorting, each varietal is vinified separately at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks until varietals are blended into four separate cuvees prior to aging for a period of 36 months in a combination of new and old French and American oak. Following the final blending the wine is bottles naturally without fining or the use of filtration.
The wine shows spicy red fruits and toasty oak notes, with great depth; the chewy fruit coats the palate. An impressive take on "The Old Rioja" meets "The New Rioja."
points awarded:
WA 9292 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2010
The 2004 Reserva 7 Vinas is a worthy successor to the 2001 reviewed in Issue 183. It is a blend of 55% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, and 15% Garnacha, with the balance Mazuelo, Malvasia, White Garnacha, and Viura. The wine was aged in oak for 3 years, American for the Garnacha and French for the rest. The final blend was then aged in a 10,000-liter foudre for an additional 18 months. Dark ruby-colored, it displays classic Rioja aromas of cedar, damp earth, leather, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. Smooth-textured, ripe, and concentrated, this lengthy effort has the structure to evolve for 3-4 years. It can be enjoyed now but will still be singing through at least 2024.
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