Baron de Ley

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.037 ratings
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La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sardine House

Deep cheery colour. Notes of cherry and port. Smooth taste with black currant and plumbs with almost no noticeable tannins. Short, soft finish. Fantastic!

Deep cheery colour. Notes of cherry and port. Smooth taste with black currant and plumbs with almost no noticeable tannins. Short, soft finish. Fantastic!

3 people found it helpfulJul 15th, 2016
Christopher Fowler

The sticker on the bottle says 95+, but that's a bit rich. It's good, though. Sold with strict instructions to decant for at least an hour and that turned out to be absolutely necessary. Tannins still firm, but air brings out lots of coca and dark cherry.

The sticker on the bottle says 95+, but that's a bit rich. It's good, though. Sold with strict instructions to decant for at least an hour and that turned out to be absolutely necessary. Tannins still firm, but air brings out lots of coca and dark cherry.

7 people found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
Ryan Wofford

Needs decanting. Rich dark fruit overs funky bassline

Needs decanting. Rich dark fruit overs funky bassline

Apr 30th, 2016
Jeffrey Woo

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackberry, chocolate, leather, mint, and plum. Big body. High, robust tannins. High acidity. Palate of dark fruits, earthy, and oak. Finish of vanilla. Complex and well-rounded. Perfect with a steak.

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackberry, chocolate, leather, mint, and plum. Big body. High, robust tannins. High acidity. Palate of dark fruits, earthy, and oak. Finish of vanilla. Complex and well-rounded. Perfect with a steak.

Dec 13th, 2021
Frank Lin

Wonderful nose! Oaky and fruity aroma. Perfect balance of fruit with a little sourness and a dry finish that makes you want to drink more. A delicious wine. Subtitle with food. Was recommended it by Sasha at Metro. Would get it again.

Wonderful nose! Oaky and fruity aroma. Perfect balance of fruit with a little sourness and a dry finish that makes you want to drink more. A delicious wine. Subtitle with food. Was recommended it by Sasha at Metro. Would get it again.

Apr 13th, 2020
Dimitri Tsirigotis

Peaking right now. Very rich and smooth.

Peaking right now. Very rich and smooth.

Dec 30th, 2017
Charles Chambers

A beautiful bottle...subtle Earth tons...then develops into a rich and delicious Rioja Gran Reserva.

A beautiful bottle...subtle Earth tons...then develops into a rich and delicious Rioja Gran Reserva.

Sep 15th, 2017
Денис Автономов

Все еще удивительно молодое вино. Еле заметные изменения цвета; густой аромат подсушенной вишни, ванили, сладких специй и немного какао. Хороший баланс, все еще основательные танины, свежее. Короткий финал. Можно еще подержать несколько лет. 89/100

Все еще удивительно молодое вино. Еле заметные изменения цвета; густой аромат подсушенной вишни, ванили, сладких специй и немного какао. Хороший баланс, все еще основательные танины, свежее. Короткий финал. Можно еще подержать несколько лет. 89/100

Sep 10th, 2017
Josh Reeder-Esparza

Had with lamb - balanced spice and tannins

Had with lamb - balanced spice and tannins

May 21st, 2017
Eva Pang

Ruby red with smokey dark cherry hints. Medium acidity with medium tannins with a smooth long finish.

Ruby red with smokey dark cherry hints. Medium acidity with medium tannins with a smooth long finish.

Apr 5th, 2017