2005 La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 904 - Rioja Gran Reserva - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

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3 superb bottles of iconic La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2005
95 Peñín Pts. & 96 Pts. Robert Parker
Neck fill level
Fully intact/readable but stained labels (from a broken cork of a bottle on top rack of cellar)
Fully intact metal capsules with production hole
3x 0.75L Bordeaux type bottles
Bottled at one of the 7 most prestigious wineries in Haro, La Rioja
20 y.o. bottles in excellent condition, always stored in a private cellar
2005 vintage in La Rioja was labeled as "Excellent"
Drink through 2027
Ships in a special wine box with protective gear

The Wine Advocate:
The 2005 Gran Reserva 904 is a superb blend of Tempranillo from the villages of Briñas, Labastida and Villalba with 10% Graciano from Briones and Rodezno. The grapes were destemmed and crushed and fermented in stainless steel for 18 days at 25 C. Malolactic fermentation was spontaneous and lasted 38 days. These wines are marked by a long aging in used American oak barrels following the most strict Riojan tradition; four years during which time the wine was manually racked eight times. This is usually my favorite wine from La Rioja Alta and 2005 is one of its best showings, going back to the quality of the vintages of the 1950s and 60s. The nose is very balsamic with notes of camphor, hints of mint, leather and hung game wrapped around a core of cherries in liqueur. Together it is balanced, subtle, truly elegant and classical. The palate is only medium-bodied but with great concentration of flavors that are very tasty, mineral, almost salty and framed by ultra-fine tannins and smashing balance. A great classic. This wine will be released in October 2015, a full ten years after the vintage. At this quality level this is a bargain. 150,000 bottles produced. - Luis Gutiérrez.