Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja 2012 Douro Region Soft bubbles gently roll on

Soft bubbles gently roll on the palate to show green apple

Made entirely with Frappato a grape that's becoming increasingly popular in its native Sicily

This is a fascinating Champagne whose dusty/mineral purity reminds me of steely lean Chablis

Extremely soft and smooth tannins for Tannat lead the fruit to a soft and velvety finish

warm and dry wine

Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja 2012 Douro Region Soft bubbles gently roll onSo much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. 100 pts James Suckling