Gran Reserva 904 2011 La Rioja Alta

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	La Rioja Alta
Jaar	2011
Land	Spanje
Streek	Rioja
Druif	Tempranillo
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2032
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	1,5
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

BOW (8.75)

Robert Parker (94)

I usually prefer the 904 to the 890, but there will be no Gran Reserva 890 until the 2010 vintage (from the last vintage I tasted, 2005). So, the only one of the extended-aging Haro-style reds I tasted this time was the 2011 Gran Reserva 904, which had a hard act to follow after the 2010 vintage. It's a blend of 89% Tempranillo and 11% Graciano matured in American oak barrels for four years, and it was racked eight times from barrel to barrel during its élevage, which sounds a bit harsh for a vintage like 2011 when the wines were not as complete and robust as in 2010. It has the classic profile, aromas and flavors (decayed leaves, tobacco, sweet spices, a meaty touch and some black fruit), but the oak seems to take a more leading role and the palate feels less juicy. It finishes dry.

James Suckling (96)

Lovely dried red fruit, such as plums with just a hint of prunes. Cedar, walnut and leather undertones. Full-bodied with lots of fruit, considering its age, as well as hints of smoke, tobacco, bark and black tea. Some balsamic at the finish. Traditionally styled with lovely results.