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Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2015 Magnum

Volume: Magnum

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2015 – La Rioja Alta, S.A. (D.O.Ca. Rioja)

98 Points - James Suckling , 97 Points - Tim Atkin , 95+ Points - Robert Parker

The 2015 vintage earned the rare designation of "Selección Especial", reflecting a harvest of extraordinary quality. In the glass, it presents an elegant ruby-red hue with bright garnet and brick-like edges that hint at its prolonged wood and bottle aging.

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Winery La Rioja Alta
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Production area 🇪🇸 La Rioja
Varieties 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano
Service 17.0
Alcohol 14.50%

Tasting notes Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2015 Magnum

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2015 – La Rioja Alta, S.A. (D.O.Ca. Rioja)

98 Points - James Suckling , 97 Points - Tim Atkin , 95+ Points - Robert Parker

The 2015 vintage earned the rare designation of "Selección Especial", reflecting a harvest of extraordinary quality. In the glass, it presents an elegant ruby-red hue with bright garnet and brick-like edges that hint at its prolonged wood and bottle aging.

On the nose, it awakens the senses with an intense, vibrant, and multifaceted bouquet. Aromas of candied red fruits, ripe dark plums, and red cherries intertwine seamlessly with balsamic notes, fine cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, roasted coffee beans, and refined leather imparted by seasoned American oak.

On the palate, it delivers impeccable structural balance and exceptional roundness. The tannins are sweet, fine-grained, and thoroughly polished, coating the mouth in silk. A bright, poised thread of acidity cuts through its savory depth, creating tension, elegance, and lightness. The finish is remarkably persistent, smooth, and enduring, leaving an echo of sweet spices, dried berries, and noble toasted notes.

Production and Serving Details

Grape Varieties: 90% Tempranillo (from 40+ year-old vines in Briñas, Labastida, and Villalba) and 10% Graciano (from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor)

Aging: 4 years in in-house crafted American oak barrels (racked by hand every 6 months by candlelight), followed by an additional 3+ years of bottle aging

Drinking Window: Now through 2045+

Serving Advice: Serve at 17–18°C; decanting for 45–60 minutes is recommended to allow its complex tertiary nuances to fully unfold.

Style Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2015 Magnum

Young Barrel
Light Body
Less aromatic Very aromatic

Pairing

Aperitif, Chocolate, Red meat

Description

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva is a splendid red wine crafted by Bodega La Rioja Alta in the DOCa. Rioja in Haro, one of the towns with the highest concentration of wineries worldwide.

It is a blend of tempranillo (sourced from vineyards over 40 years old located in the towns of Briñas, Labastida, and Villalba), and graciano, cultivated in their own estates in Briones and Rodezno.

The harvest is conducted manually, and the grapes undergo a meticulous selection process. Following alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva ages for several years in American oak barrels crafted at the winery’s cooperage. Every six months, it is racked using the traditional barrel-to-barrel method. After this period, Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva rests for a few more years in the bottle.

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva undergoes a very gentle filtration to preserve its organoleptic components to the fullest. This means that, with age, it may develop some sediment.

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva is an exceptional wine, one of the finest examples of Rioja’s long aging tradition, achieving its first vintage as Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva in 2015, after more than 100 years of history.

Tasting notes

2016

Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2016 captivates with its elegance and complexity. This red wine initially presents an enveloping bouquet, dominated by aromas of ripe fruits such as prunes and black cherries. On the palate, it is delightful and full of nuances, with notes of vanilla, dark chocolate, and a subtle hint of tobacco. The tannins are firm yet silky, creating a smooth texture in every sip. The 2016 vintage is particularly notable for its freshness and balance, the result of a generous and ideal climate in this region of Rioja. The wine captures the essence of Rioja tradition with its profound and sophisticated character, perfect for those who wish to experience a classic at its finest.

2015

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2015 is presented with an elegant ruby red hue with brick-like edges. Upon approaching the glass, it awakens the senses with its fresh and intense aroma, where notes of candied fruits, such as plums and cherries, intertwine with a subtle balsamic and spicy touch. On the palate, it offers excellent structure and roundness, with sweet tannins that envelop the mouth thanks to its prolonged ageing. Its finish is smooth and enduring, leaving a pleasant sensation. Recommended for its balanced character, the result of a privileged vintage.

2011

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2011 is an opulently aged red wine, exuding profound and intricate aromas of candied red and black fruits, layered with spicy and balsamic notes, complemented by hints of toasted oak. On the palate, it presents a refreshing onset, silky texture, and exquisite elegance. This wine boasts congenial tannins and a delicate, prolonged, and immensely enticing finish.

2010

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2010 is an aged red wine boasting intricate scents of stewed red fruit, balsamic hints of vanilla, and nuances of wood and caramelized sugar. On the palate, it is velvety, smooth, and refined. This medium to full-bodied wine possesses delicate tannins and a superbly balanced freshness. The finish is extensive and persistent.

2007

Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2007 is one of the great expressions of the Classic Rioja wines. It is only made in very good vintages, like this one of 2007, so that the fruit can stand the long ageing. As a result, we have a mature and delicate red wine, where the tertiary aromas of the ageing, like leather, perfectly combine with the black fruit. A delight to enjoy in a relaxed way.

2001

This is a structured, round wine with sweet tannins, elegantly polished during its long ageing in barrels and in the bottle. Broad after-taste which provides a soft and persistent finish.

2000

This red wine shows a good structure, a great balance and silky tannins, polished during its long ageing in barrels and in the bottle. Wide after-taste which provides a soft and persistent finish.

1998

Excellent wine with a soft, intense and very nice attack. It has a well-bodied and bulky mid palate in which the wine coats the mouth with silkiness and the elegant notes felt on the nose are noticed again. Tasty and meaty wine with a very good acidity and well-integrated tannins. It is very well structured and balanced and has a very long and persistent finish.

1997

A good, nice and meaty attack. Silky, velvety mid palate in which the fruit, balsamic and spicy notes we found in the nose appear again. Good acidity that gives lightness to the wine. Long and persistent finish. An elegant and round wine. A good classic.

Ratings

201696

Parker

201696

Peñín

201697

Suckling

201595

Parker

201597

Peñín

201597

Suckling

201194

Parker

201196

Suckling

201096

Parker

201096

Peñín

201098

Suckling

200995

Parker

200996

Peñín

200997

Suckling

200795

Parker

200795

Peñín

200797

Suckling

200596

Parker

200595

Peñín

200496

Parker

200495

Peñín

200196

Parker

200194

Peñín

200093

Peñín

199895

Parker

199895

Peñín

199794

Peñín

Prizes

2001

Decanter WWA 2013, Gold Medal

2001

IWC 2013, Silver Medal

1998

WC 2011, Bronze Medal

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