1989, 2005 (x3), 2011 (x2) La Rioja Alta, 904 - Rioja Gran Reserva - 6 Bottles (0.75L/1.5L)
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This lot contains six bottles of La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva: one from 1989 in a 1.5-litre magnum, three from 2005 and two from 2011.
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The tasting note for the 904 Gran Reserva 2005 from La Rioja Alta describes a wine with cherry-red color and a garnet-red rim, clear and bright. On the nose it impresses with high intensity and aromatic complexity and presents notes of red and black forest fruits as well as balsamic aromas (vanilla, chocolate-mint, almonds, roasted notes), paired with tobacco, cinnamon, cloves and leather.
On the palate it is characterized by finesse, balance and elegance, with good acidity and soft, round and sweet tannins. The finish is creamy and fresh and leaves a long, complex and pleasant aftertaste with hints of spices and candied fruits. It is a vintage rated as “Excellent” by the D.O.Ca. Rioja, vinified 90% from Tempranillo and 10% from Graciano and aged 48 months in barrels of American oak.
The Gran Reserva 904 2011 from La Rioja Alta is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja, made from 89% Tempranillo and 11% Graciano, sourced from vineyards older than 60 years.
Main features:
Ratings: It received 96 points in Guía Peñín, 96 at James Suckling, 95 at Tim Atkin and 97 at Decanter.
Development and drinking maturity: The 2011 vintage was officially classified as “excellent.” It is currently at its optimal drinking maturity, with the recommended drinking window extending to 2035.
Sensory profile: It presents in a cherry color with garnet-red rim. On the nose it impresses with an intense complexity with notes of red berry compote (blackberries, raspberries), accompanied by spicy and balsamic aromas such as tobacco, cedar, licorice, vanilla and roasted wood.
Texture on the palate: It offers a refined and elegant entry with a fresh and lively acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. Its tannins are polished and silky and leave a long, complex and pleasant finish with lingering citrus and balsamic notes.
Ideal with red meat, stews and chocolate desserts; it should be served at a temperature of 16–18 °C.
The 1989 Gran Reserva 904 Magnum (1.5 L) from Bodegas La Rioja Alta is a Rioja DOCa red wine made from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, aged for 4 years in American oak barrels and further years in the bottle. The 1989 vintage is rated “good”; critics (including Wine Enthusiast, 92/100) praise the elegant complexity with notes of cherry, orange, vanilla, cinnamon and dried fruits.
The tasting note for the 904 Gran Reserva 2005 from La Rioja Alta describes a wine with cherry-red color and a garnet-red rim, clear and bright. On the nose it impresses with high intensity and aromatic complexity and presents notes of red and black forest fruits as well as balsamic aromas (vanilla, chocolate-mint, almonds, roasted notes), paired with tobacco, cinnamon, cloves and leather.
On the palate it is characterized by finesse, balance and elegance, with good acidity and soft, round and sweet tannins. The finish is creamy and fresh and leaves a long, complex and pleasant aftertaste with hints of spices and candied fruits. It is a vintage rated as “Excellent” by the D.O.Ca. Rioja, vinified 90% from Tempranillo and 10% from Graciano and aged 48 months in barrels of American oak.
The Gran Reserva 904 2011 from La Rioja Alta is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja, made from 89% Tempranillo and 11% Graciano, sourced from vineyards older than 60 years.
Main features:
Ratings: It received 96 points in Guía Peñín, 96 at James Suckling, 95 at Tim Atkin and 97 at Decanter.
Development and drinking maturity: The 2011 vintage was officially classified as “excellent.” It is currently at its optimal drinking maturity, with the recommended drinking window extending to 2035.
Sensory profile: It presents in a cherry color with garnet-red rim. On the nose it impresses with an intense complexity with notes of red berry compote (blackberries, raspberries), accompanied by spicy and balsamic aromas such as tobacco, cedar, licorice, vanilla and roasted wood.
Texture on the palate: It offers a refined and elegant entry with a fresh and lively acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. Its tannins are polished and silky and leave a long, complex and pleasant finish with lingering citrus and balsamic notes.
Ideal with red meat, stews and chocolate desserts; it should be served at a temperature of 16–18 °C.
The 1989 Gran Reserva 904 Magnum (1.5 L) from Bodegas La Rioja Alta is a Rioja DOCa red wine made from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, aged for 4 years in American oak barrels and further years in the bottle. The 1989 vintage is rated “good”; critics (including Wine Enthusiast, 92/100) praise the elegant complexity with notes of cherry, orange, vanilla, cinnamon and dried fruits.
Details
Producer, Name of wine
1989, 2005 (x3), 2011 (x2) La Rioja Alta, 904
Classification
Gran Reserva
Number of bottles
6
Bottle size
Bottles (0.75L/1.5L)
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Grape varieties
Graciano, Tempranillo
Capsule/cork condition
Fully intact metal capsule
Label condition
Fully intact, readable label
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