The red wine Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja DOCa, vintage 2001 from the winery Marqués de Murrieta has been rated in 2020 by Peter Moser with 98 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Tempranillo, Carignan from the region La Rioja in Spain.
Strong ruby, purple reflections, broader ochre rim. Delicate nougat, nutty underlaid dark berry confit, a touch of honey, a hint of plum, subtle noble wood savouriness. Complex, juicy, a bit more powerful, ripe sweet tannins, chocolaty touch on the finish, has a broad aromatic profile, substantial and long. Has huge potential, showing extremely well already, has further ageing potential for several more decades.
More about the tastingStrong ruby, purple reflections, broader ochre rim. Delicate nougat, nutty underlaid dark berry confit, a touch of honey, a hint of plum, subtle noble wood savouriness. Complex, juicy, a bit more powerful, ripe sweet tannins, chocolaty touch on the finish, has a broad aromatic profile, substantial and long. Has huge potential, already drinking well, but has ageing potential for several decades.
More about the tasting93 % Tempranillo, 7 % Mazuelo. Dark ruby, shining at the rim. Clear fruit intensity, rain-wet stone, dried porcini mushroom, very balanced and elegant, generous. Elegant, full of finesse and intense on the palate, with grandiose sweetness and taut tannins, great concentration. A furious wine that combines power and intensity with mineral freshness and powerful elegance.
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