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Viña Marichalar Gran Reserva 2003

Rioja DOCa

A rare chance to enjoy Gran Reserva from the superb Rioja Alta well over a decade old, at a down to earth price. It’s from an estate recently bought by talented brothers David and Victor Manzanos. Richly layered, warm, spicy fruit, complex and long.

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Tasting notes

Rich fruit cake, a cedary savoury edge with long spice notes

Aroma

Ripe raspberry, smoky oak, spice and leather

Viña Marichalar Gran Reserva 2003

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  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

If you’re a fan of Rioja, you’re likely to be well acquainted with the superb wines of the Manzanos brothers, David and Victor. Our Buyer Beth is an admirer, and a good friend, so was quick to respond when they tipped her off that they’d bought an exciting new bodega in the Alta, the holy grail for those who like the most elegant of Riojas. The brothers wanted to clear the cellars of its precious old stocks of oak matured wines, to make room for new wines they were making there. First to be asked, Beth got pick of the wines, and all at impressively low prices. Long aged in oak, then in bottle, this Gran Reserva is richly layered with mature red fruit, cedar, spice and oak notes. Silky, complex and long, it’s a great partner to game dishes.

"Rich, mature Gran Reserva from the Rioja Alta, now 13 years old. Gloriously complex and long" Beth Willard
Buyer for Spain
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