Valbuena 2010 Vega Sicilia

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Vega Sicilia
Jaar	2010
Land	Spanje
Streek	Ribera del Duero
Druif	Tempranillo
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2028
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	0,75
Etiket	Gerimpeld
Drinkbaar	-2030
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (96)

Since the 2010 harvest, they ferment plot by plot, and it shows. This Valbuena has almost 100 components in it, smaller lots, all of them corresponding to a plot of vines. It has all the signs of being one of the best vintages ever for this second wine from Vega Sicilia, mostly Tempranillo but with 5% Merlot that matured five months in 20,000-liter oak vats, 18 months in new barriques (equal parts French and American oak), three months in used barrels and then five months in the vats again before being bottled in May 2013. 2010 seems to have the exuberance of the 2011 and the seriousness and elegance of 2009. It has the Burgundian philosophy of terroir, with all plots fermented and aged separately, giving each vineyard what it needs in terms of vinification and elevage resulting in something like 40 separate lots to blend. This wine has gained in precision and sharpness, and is very pure with delineated aromas and flavors. It is a world-class wine, possibly the best Valbuena ever. 180,000 bottles and some bigger-sized formats were filled. The wine will be released in 2015.

Winespectator (96)

JS The oak makes plenty of impact on the nose with some tarry notes across ripe-blue-plum, ccassis and chocolate aromas. Tannins are assertive. An essay in tannin structure and power, this has balance with impressive core strength. Flavors are in the purple-cherry, cassis and blackberry zone. Needs time. Great wine.?

BOW (8.75)