rubinrot mit starkem Braunstich, dunkel und dicht, reife Frucht, Marmelade, verhalten und dezent im Vergleich zum 98er, leichte Oxidation, noch stabiles Tanningerüst, nicht ganz so rund wie der 98er, sehr würziger und langer Abgang ★★★★↑
Disagree with first Rating. a fine Rioja with fascinating flavors & aromas. Much browner. Cedar. Floral (Rose). Fresh, not overly ripe fruit. Fig. Earthy. Rich oak flavors, good ripeness in the fruit. Red Berries. Tannin and acid still good, but not overwhelming. Smooth, but short (appart from tanins)Eating cheese offsets the tannin. Good length. Rich toasted fruitiness to the end.
Ruby red with a brown tinge. Alchohol runs in droplets down glass. Smells woody withLight alchohol, not very fruity. Pepper. Berries in the background. Strong tannins. Finish is slightly bitter with only subtle fruits. A bit disappointing at first. This wine needs decanting. The difference between first tasting and 30min later is significant.