Marques de Murrieta • Rioja, Spain
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is Marqués de Murrieta’s rare, flagship Rioja made only in exceptional years from fr…Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is Marqués de Murrieta’s rare, flagship Rioja made only in exceptional years from fruit (principally Tempranillo with a splash of Mazuelo) from the high‑altitude La Plana vineyards of the Ygay estate; it…Learn More »
$322
/750ml
2005 Retail Average
96
/100
2005 Pro Rating
From the great 2005 vintage, Marques de Murrieta’s Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is a deep, slow-burning Rioja that layers dark cherry and plum fruit with spice, dried herbs, and a subtle meatiness. The palate is powerful yet impeccably controlled, with concentrated flavor, bright acidity from the Mazuelo, and firm but polished tannins that carry a long, dignified finish. It’s still youthful and structured, with the complexity and tension that mark this as a true long-distance runner.
Roast lamb with rosemary; grilled, dry-aged ribeye; braised wild mushrooms with herbs
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is Marqués de Murrieta’s rare, flagship Rioja made only in exceptional years from fruit (principally Tempranillo with a splash of Mazuelo) from the high‑altitude La Plana vineyards of the Ygay estate; it is notable for long barrel and bottle ageing that produces a dense, savory profile of ripe red and dark fruit, leather, spice and cedar with firm, polished tannins and exceptional cellaring potential.