La Rioja Alta '904' Gran Reserva 2004

The brilliant 904 Gran Reserva is only produced in exceptional years, with the 2004 eclipsed only by the 1964 at this stage. Fifty years on the ’64 is no less than a masterpiece – still singing through its retirement and a fine example of exactly what the 2004 is capable of. That said, try resisting the urge to drink this over the next few years, it is truly alluring. Neal Martin cites the wines of Rioja Alta as the finest Riojas that can grace your cellar’. The 2004 illustrates why.

Tasting Notes

This 2004, from a superb vintage, shows a beautiful light red color with a brick rim and a superb nose redolent of balsamic woods, spices, leather, well-hung meat, incense, and truffles. The light to medium-bodied palate shows fully resolved tannins, great acidity, and pure, pungent flavors that linger in the mouth forever and that can only be Rioja. This is a wine to smell over and over again...

Food Pairing

Pair with beef, lamb & veal.

Tempranillo

Spain, Rioja

13%