Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja 2012 Collioure cool evenings slow down ripening

cool evenings slow down ripening significantly

They also used some 10% full clusters and uncrushed grapes for the fermentation in stainless steel and plastic bins with indigenous yeasts

spices and green apple

Vinified by climat with little to no sulfur and bottled unfined and unfiltered

each contributing unique characteristics to the final wine

Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja 2012 Collioure cool evenings slow down ripeningSo much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. 100 pts James Suckling