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 »
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/750ml
2010 Retail Average
97
/100
2010 Pro Rating
Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 layers ripe red and dark fruits with notes of spice, leather and gentle oak, all carried by a cool‑vintage freshness that gives the wine a poised, almost effortless intensity. The palate is deep and finely structured yet graceful, with vibrant lift from the Mazuelo and a long, savory, resonant finish that clearly signals its capacity for further development.
Roast lamb with herbs; grilled Ibérico pork; aged Manchego cheese
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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.