Marques Murrieta, Rioja Reserva Brut Zero decidedly gastronomic profile

decidedly gastronomic profile

This is a quality Bourgogne that should drink well young if desired

The vanilla and floral notes repeat on a long

There is both good intensity and detail to the lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that culminate in a mildly austere and rustic but solidly complex and persistent finish

There is a very slight hint of sweet spice on the finish that suggest at least part of the barrels are relatively new

Marques Murrieta, Rioja Reserva Brut Zero decidedly gastronomic profileFabulous aromas of crushed berry and dark fruits with walnuts, hazelnuts, and ginger. Cinnamon and honey melon too. Full bodied, very tight and firm. Linear backbone of fruit and tannins. Very long and racy. 22 months in American oak (six months new and then racked into used). Beautiful now but needs another two or three years to soften. A triumph.