1994 La Rioja Alta 904 - Rioja Gran Reserva - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

1 bottle of La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 1994 Red Wine.

Rioja vintage rating: Excellent.

The bottle is in perfect condition, with no leaks and the normal color for a 32-year-old wine.

It has always been stored properly.

Score: 89/100 Robert Parker

Shipping: €13, Spain only.

Viticulture
The Tempranillo grapes come from the estate’s oldest vineyards in the Rioja Alta subzone, mainly in the municipalities of Briñas, Labastida, and Villalba. The remaining grapes come from the Melchorón I and II estates in Briones and Rodezno.

Winemaking.
Alcoholic fermentation lasted 12 days, followed by devatting five days later. Malolactic fermentation took place naturally in stainless steel tanks over 35 days. In March 1995, the wines were transferred to new 225-liter French oak barrels for four years of aging, with racking every six months using the traditional “barrel-to-barrel” method. They were lightly filtered before bottling in April 1999.


Appearance: Bright, very clean ruby-red in color and medium in depth, with orange and coppery reflections. It has a broad, crisp rim that is clearly distinct from the meniscus.

Nose: Complex, open, and very serious on the nose. Bursting with aromas of cedar, high-quality wood, cigar humidor, blond tobacco, and fine, almost creamy toasted notes. These give way to subtle aromatic hints of freshly ground coffee and aged leather, against a liqueur-like backdrop of macerated plums and ripe black cherries. Fragrant, elegant, and direct, with layers of spice that become more pronounced with aeration: ground bay leaf, cloves, black pepper, aromatic herbs, and a fragrant hint of dried flowers. A 904 of great integrity, powerful and full of life, remaining intact even after being open for hours.

Palate: Fresh and medium-bodied, with silky yet vibrant tannins. Intense, earthy, and slightly citrusy in character, with a spicy touch and extraordinary acidity. Exceptionally long finish, brimming with strength and energy. It has a less classic profile than previous vintages.


Each lot is shipped individually and cannot be combined, as the shipping rate used is MONOBULTO.

Its condition is never guaranteed; this is a collectible wine.

I am also not responsible if the cork falls into the bottle during transit.
If shipping to cold countries such as Norway or Finland and the wine freezes, I accept no responsibility.

Due to rising temperatures during the summer months, I am exempt from liability if any of the bottles should leak because of the heat, the vehicle, or improper storage by the shipping company.

This is a new, unused item.

Please note:
With wines this old, it is best to let them rest again in the cellar for up to 2 months so the sediment can settle. For a better tasting experience, it is recommended to open the bottle 2 hours before drinking to allow it to oxygenate properly.

If you are a buyer in the Balearic Islands, the sale price will be higher, with an EXTRA charge added because shipping to mainland Spain is not the same as shipping to the ISLANDS. Payment will be made by Bizum or bank transfer.

Shipping will be handled by Old Logística.

Returns are not accepted.