Inky ruby. The nose is breathtaking in its floral, mineral and fruit intensity, offering a near-hallucinogenic bouquet of fresh and dried flowers, raspberry, wild strawberry, blackcurrant, cured meat, licorice, iron and graphite. This smells like a blend of great Hermitage and grand cru Vosne-Romanee. Deep, sexy and ridiculously sweet, the red and dark berry flavors coating every square inch of the palate, with gentle tannins providing enough supporting structure. This is almost absurdly packed ...

Community Tasting Notes (average 97 pts. and median of 97 pts. in 2 notes)

Rating: 100/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 169 on Feb-07

Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

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