Marques de Murrieta - Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2009 750ml
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Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 2009 embodies the true elegance and timeless nature of world class wine. This iconic release represents a legacy of quality that dates back to the nineteenth century. Produced only during exceptional years, this bottle comes from select grapes grown in the high altitude La Plana estate vineyards.
The blend features eighty one percent Tempranillo and nineteen percent Mazuelo. Workers harvest the fruit entirely by hand before gently removing the stems and crushing the grapes. The juice ferments in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for eleven days. Winemakers use traditional pump over and punch down methods to extract deep color and rich aromas both slowly and naturally.
Following fermentation, the wine ages for twenty six months in small American and French oak barrels. It then rests in the bottle for several years to develop remarkable complexity. Highly rated by top critics like Tim Atkin and the Wine Advocate, this classic Rioja offers incredible depth. It remains fresh and lively despite its extended aging. Drinkers will notice fine tannins and a beautiful balance of savory spice, concentrated fruit, and refined elegance. It pairs wonderfully with roast suckling pig, beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms, or roasted poultry dishes. Decant for twenty minutes and serve slightly cool to enjoy its full range of beautiful flavors.
Country
SpainABV
14%Brand
Marques de MurrietaProduction
High altitude estate vineyards.Hand harvested, destemmed, stainless steel fermentation, eleven day maceration. 225 Liter American and French oak barrels for 26 months
Roast suckling pig, beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms, roasted squab, poached turbot
Marqués de Murrieta didn't produce their top red in 2008, so I tasted the 2009 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. In 2009, the final blend was Tempranillo with 19% Mazuelo (or Cariñena), one of the highest percentages of Mazuelo ever. The grapes are now sourced from the La Plana vineyard within the Ygay estate, one of the higher-altitude plots at 485 meters. The grapes fermented and aged separately, the Tempranillo in American oak barrels and the Mazuelo in French barriques for 26 months, given its power. It has that seriousness, character and somehow rusticity of the Mazuelo, austere, harmonious and still young. It has good depth and concentration, still young and lively with fine tannins and a backbone of freshness that lifts it up. It will develop for a very long time in bottle. This is a great classical Rioja for the long haul. 109,000 bottles and some larger formats were produced. It was bottled in October 2014. The prices are increasing but so is the quality.
Drink Date: 2018-2035