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    Marqués de Murrieta - Castillo Ygay 2011 - Rioja

    World • Rioja • Red

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    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    Description

    • Country Spain
    • Region World
    • Appellation Rioja
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 14
    • Vintage 2011
    • Grape varieties 84% Tempranillo, 16% Mazuelo

    Located in Logroño, in the heart of Rioja , Marqués de Murrieta has embodied Spanish winemaking excellence since 1852. Founded by Luciano de Murrieta, the estate is one of the oldest in the region and remains a leading name in the world of wine . Its flagship wine , Castillo Ygay, comes from the estate 's finest parcels and is produced only in exceptional vintages . This age - worthy wine brilliantly expresses the identity of Rioja Alta , blending tradition and elegance . The 2011 red vintage reflects the expertise of an estate that showcases the great terroirs of Rioja .

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 94/100
    • Parker (WA) 97/100
    • Vinous 95/100
    • James Suckling 98/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    This 2011 vintage boasts a deep ruby ​​robe with garnet highlights. The nose reveals intense aromas of black cherry, sweet spices, blond tobacco, and precious woods. On the palate, the attack is ample and structured, with fine, perfectly integrated tannins. The velvety texture lingers on a long and elegant finish, marked by notes of leather, mocha, and licorice, revealing the full complexity of a wine destined for great aging.

    Food & wine pairings

    Ideal with a matured rib of beef, a hare à la royale or a lamb tagine with prunes.
    Producer

    Producer

    Castillo Ygay is made exclusively with the best grapes from La Plana, a 40 ha plot planted in 1950, at 485 m altitude in the highest area of the 300 hectares of the Ygay estate, in the heart of Rioja Alta.

    Owner and history

    Marqués de Murrieta is now managed by Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, who carries on the family legacy with modernity and ambition. Since taking over the estate in the 1990s, he has initiated a qualitative revolution, modernizing the facilities and adopting sustainable viticulture practices. A passionate advocate for great wines, he aims to showcase the identity of Rioja through exceptional wines like Castillo Ygay. His unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity has allowed the estate to achieve international recognition and become one of the world's leading ambassadors of great Spanish wine.

    Vinification and aging

    After hand-sorting, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 8 to 12 days. Regular pump-overs and punch-downs are performed to encourage skin contact and promote a slow, natural extraction of aromas and polyphenols. After fermentation, the solids are transferred to vertical presses and undergo a gentle, slow process to extract color and mature tannins. Tempranillo: 28 months in 225-liter American oak barrels. Mazuelo: 28 months in 225-liter French oak barrels. After blending, the wine is aged for 13 months in concrete tanks until bottling.

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    The team's opinion

    A wine of rare nobility, combining power, finesse and a fascinating aromatic range – a bottle to savor slowly.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2023 à 2027

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • spicy