Marques de Murrieta Reserva 2021 750ml
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Vintage: 2021
Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja, Spain – Ygay Estate, Rioja Alta
Grapes: 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo, 2% Garnacha
Alcohol: 14%
Ageing: 26 months in 225-litre American oak barrels
Tasting Notes
A vibrant Reserva. Redcurrant and blackberry intertwine with rosemary and spearmint over a backdrop of cedar and spice. The palate shows structured freshness, led by elegant acidity and smooth tannins that melt into a finish of wild berries and creamy raspberry.
Critic Scores (2021 vintage)
- 97 pts – Proensa
- 96 pts – Decanter
- 95 pts – Robert Parker
- 95 pts – Tim Atkin
- 94 pts – James Suckling
- 93 pts – Guía Peñín
About This Wine
Grapes come mostly from the 300-hectare Ygay Estate surrounding the winery at the southernmost point of Rioja Alta, on calcareous-clay soils between 320 and 485 metres. Hand-harvested 27 September to 15 October 2021, then fermented for 8–10 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel with constant skin contact.
Pairs with: Grilled beef, lamb, chorizo, aged Manchego.