Modern, bold and masculine, with a huge nose of earth, chocolate, vanilla, cassis, prune, date, fig and spice. Something of a monster and fully charged on the palate, boasting lashings of oak and immense levels of dark fruit, complemented by black olive, tapenade and tobacco. A wonderful wine with fabulous density and great potential for the future. £65 Sogrape UK, SH Jones, Vin Neuf POA Monsieur Touton Selections USA An ALL-SPANISH FINAL pitted two classic Riojas against contenders from Ribera del Duero and Bierzo, but this Rioja Reserva from Lan won the judges’ hearts in the end, praised for showing ‘modern Spain at its absolute best’. They loved its concentration and boldness, and a style...
Modern, bold and masculine, with a huge nose of earth, chocolate, vanilla, cassis, prune, date, fig and spice. Something of a monster and fully charged on the palate, boasting lashings of oak and immense levels of dark fruit, complemented by black olive, tapenade and tobacco. A wonderful wine with fabulous density and great potential for the future. £65 Sogrape UK, SH Jones, Vin Neuf POA Monsieur Touton Selections USA An ALL-SPANISH FINAL pitted two classic Riojas against contenders from Ribera del Duero and Bierzo, but this Rioja Reserva from Lan won the judges’ hearts in the end, praised for showing ‘modern Spain at its absolute best’. They loved its concentration and boldness, and a style...