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La Rioja Alta : Gran Reserva 904 2010

La Rioja Alta : Gran Reserva 904 2010

La Rioja
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Rioja
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Parker | 96+
J. Suckling | 98
Wine Spectator | 91
Decanter | 94
J. Robinson | 17.5
Vinous - A. Galloni | 95
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94

/100

Decanter

A youngster, needing five years to begin to settle in. Aromas of tobacco, liquorice and vanilla. On the palate, the fruit arrives plump, with a punch of acidity, the typical Rioja Alta freshness, and distinct oak ageing. The 10% Graciano blended with the Tempranillo gives 904 its typical dark plum character and a firm structure that ensures cellaring potential. A total of 120,000 bottles produced; 904 is not made every year.

98

/100

James Suckling

Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take center stage, which is striking for a wine of this age. There are also lots of roasted herbs, such as sage, not to mention floral elements, including lavender and dried violets. Then come cedar, sandalwood and tar. The tannins are incredibly round and soft, without the slightest hint of anything dry. This is among the most elegant of Riojas, where the acidity is wonderfully pronounced and cuts right through any touch of dried fruit. Long and powerful, yet subtle on the finish. Drink now, or hold for a very long time.

95

/100

Vinous

Josh Raynolds

Brilliant ruby. Powerful, spice-tinged cherry, red currant, pipe tobacco, coconut and incense aromas are complemented by floral and spicy nuances, gaining volume with air. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering deeply concentrated cherry liqueur, red berry, floral pastille, musky earth and spicecake flavors that pick up a smoky flourish on the back half. Concentrated yet lively in style, showing superb delineation, firm structure and a sexy floral quality on the extremely long, penetrating finish. Raised for four years in four-year-old American oak barrels.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2010

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a cherry-red color with garnet highlights.

Nose
The bouquet is very intense and complex, revealing aromas of plums, ripe grapes, blackberry jam, and red raspberries. Spicy and balsamic notes of tobacco leaves, cedar, licorice, vanilla, chocolate, and ground coffee complete this remarkable aromatic palette.

Palate
On the palate, the wine shows freshness and balance with polished, silky tannins. The finish is gentle and delicate, extended by balsamic notes of coffee and toasted caramel, accompanied by candied fruit and licorice.

Food and wine pairing

This Gran Reserva 904 2010 pairs perfectly with main courses, all kinds of meats, and stews. It also matches couverture chocolate desserts and makes an excellent digestif.

An exceptionally elegant and refined Gran Reserva from La Rioja

The estate

La Rioja Alta, founded in 1890 in Haro in La Rioja, cultivates an outstanding vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, Rías Baixas, and Ribera del Duero. A family-owned estate held by the descendants of the founding families, the House is led today by Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner, appointed managing director in 2025. The House’s innovative classicism ranks among the most admired wineries in the world.

The vineyard

The grapes dedicated to this cuvée come from over 60-year-old tempranillo vines located in Briñas, Labastida, and Villalba, complemented by graciano from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor in Rioja.

The vintage

The 2010 vintage is considered one of the best of the century. Favorable weather conditions led to moderate yields due to shatter during flowering. Medium-sized clusters produced small berries.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for Gran Reserva 904 2010 are harvested in crates and transported in refrigerated vehicles. After gentle destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature for 18 days. Natural malolactic fermentation lasts 94 days. Aging runs from March 2011 to March 2015 in 4-year-old American oak barrels made by the House, with traditional rackings from barrel to barrel every 6 months. Bottling took place in July 2015.

Grape varieties

Tempranillo (90%) and graciano (10%).

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