Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions_italy 5%) brings extra richness

5%) brings extra richness

This impressively intense effort is a quality Chablis villages

the primary nose shows chamomile and iris

An air of savory herbs develops over a coating of fine tannin

weight and power and overall this is potentially terrific

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions_italy 5%) brings extra richnessThe red 2009 Gran Reserva has some traces of classical Rioja and "old wine" character, despite being surprisingly youthful for a wine that is already ten years old. The wine is quite dark and represents the style of warm and dry vintage quite faithfully. The wine is powerful but has very good harmony, and the tannins are fine, round and mostly resolved; there is very good balance and harmony. It finishes dry and clean, with a long lingering aftertaste.