Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012
£290.22 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial was produced with a blend of 81% Tempranillo and 19% Mazuelo (Cariñena) from the plot La Plana in the Ygay estate, which was planted in 1950 at 485 meters above sea level, the highest in the Ygay property. The Tempranillo was picked between September 17th and 19th, and the Mazuelo was harvested on September 25th. The bunches were destemmed and lightly crushed and put to ferment in stainless steel for 10 days with constant pump-overs and délestages. The Tempranillo matured for 34 months in American oak barrels, and the Mazuelo also matured for 34 months but in French barriques. It was then blended and put in concrete for a further 20 months. It has 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.65 and 5.8 grams of acidity (measured in tartaric acid per liter). It seems to follow the style of the 2011, perhaps somewhere between the 2010 and 2011—very classical, with notes of earth, cedar, spice and meat. The palate is polished, sleek and elegant with a touch of earthy rusticity. 103,216 bottles, 3,121 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in May 2019. No 2013, 2014 or 2015 will be produced, so from here, they will jump to 2016 to be released in 2026 or 2027. I look forward to it, and I'm intrigued about what I'm going to find when I taste it.
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 29 months in American oak barrels and 3 years in bottle.
Description
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is a red wine made from Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes, which has been created by Bodega Marqués de Murrieta in the D.O.Ca. La Rioja.
These grape varieties come from a 40-hectare vineyard planted in 1950 located in the highest area of Finca Ygay, 485 metres above sea level, in Rioja Alta.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand in small wooden containers to preserve the quality of the grapes. Once in the winery, the Tempranillo grapes are aged for 28 months in 225-litre American oak barrels and the Mazuelo variety for 28 months in 225-litre French oak barrels, before being aged for 5 years in the bottle.
Taste
Balanced and harmonious on the palate. It is a delicate, elegant wine, with round tannins and citric acidity that promises a long ageing with an incredible longevity.
A wine that stands out for its elegance, exclusivity and eternity...
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is a red wine made only in exceptional vintages with grapes from Finca Ygay, the jewel of the Marqués de Murrieta winery in the D.O.Ca. La Rioja. In addition, it presents the traditional style of La Rioja in the modern era.
On a gastronomic level, this red wine combines perfectly with dishes such as steamed grouper, baby squid, grilled and fine black sauce with its allied croquette, among other delicious dishes.
And you, have you already tried this great red wine?
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £345.04Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £345.04 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.13 | £5.56 (-£5.56) |
| 7-12 | £15.10 | £7.55 (-£7.55) |
| 13-18 | £21.13 | £10.57 (-£10.57) |
| 19-24 | £28.90 | £14.45 (-£14.45) |
| 25-30 | £33.55 | £16.78 (-£16.78) |
| 31-36 | £37.52 | £18.76 (-£18.76) |
| 37-42 | £45.29 | £22.64 (-£22.64) |
| 43-48 | £49.60 | £24.80 (-£24.80) |
| 49-54 | £56.03 | £28.01 (-£28.01) |
| 55-60 | £60.21 | £30.10 (-£30.10) |
| VAT included | ||
