Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.24 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Big Wave Dave

Just as good as I remember it. Dark for a rioja. Stewed plums and a hint of alcohol on the nose. The palate is sublime. Medium bodied and silky, combining serious savoury dark fruit with waves of leather and tobacco. The tannins are abundant but super fine giving massive length. This will keep going for a long time. Christmas lunch ‘22 wif ma squeeze.

Just as good as I remember it. Dark for a rioja. Stewed plums and a hint of alcohol on the nose. The palate is sublime. Medium bodied and silky, combining serious savoury dark fruit with waves of leather and tobacco. The tannins are abundant but super fine giving massive length. This will keep going for a long time. Christmas lunch ‘22 wif ma squeeze.

Dec 25th, 2022
Evan Bienstock

Excellent in 2009. And in Madrid it’s even better.

Excellent in 2009. And in Madrid it’s even better.

Dec 23rd, 2018
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

9.0

Sheri had this 8 years ago

Sheri had this 8 years ago

Jan 20th, 2016
Luis A. Vargas Massari

Luis had this 5 years ago

Luis had this 5 years ago

Jan 13th, 2019