Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2004 is made from Tempranillo 93% and Mazuelo 7%. 29 months in American oak casks and 3 years in bottle. A red wine that stands as the most legendary label of the house, only made in great vintages; surprisingly lively and fruity. The cellars of Marqués de Murrieta have the features of a French winery.
Tasting notes: Light ruby red with orange rim. On nose, spicy and roasted with a touch of balsamics, walnut, bergamot and caramel. On palate, tasty, elegant and expressive, with good acidity and fruity balance. Long finish.
What the critics say...
Wine Spectator: 90 points(01/01/2011)
"This plump red bursts with plum, cherry, chocolate and toast flavors, framed by soft tannins and gentle acidity. A juicy wine that's just tipping into maturity. Drink now through 2016."
Robert Parker: 92-95 points(01/01/2011)
"It is a fragrant, enticing, already complex offering that will continue to evolve in the bottle for several more years. Rich, savory, and ripe, this beautifully balanced wine will also have a 30+ year lifespan."
Proensa Guide: 95 points
Peñin Guide: 95 points(01/01/2012)
Cherry red colour, garnet rim. On nose, wet leather, ripe fruit, candied fruit, sweet spices and aromatic coffee. On palate, slightly bitter, ripe fruit, spicy, long, good acidity.
Pairing: Beef, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Roasts, Stews.
Marqués de Murrieta, with more than 150 years of history, has succeeded in adapting to modern times. The secret is to maintain the winery´s identity whilst renewing it. Its perfect balance between tradition and modernity is supported by its long history and constant investment in... technology, and additionaly the know-how of its young team. The exclusive wines produced by Pazo de Barrantes are the result of their own character, the philosophy with which they are elaborated and the limited number of bottles produced each year. Their wines are: Marqués de Murrieta (Red Reserva), Capellanía (White Reserva), Castillo Ygay (Red Gran Reserva), Dalmau (Red Reserva).
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