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 »
$230
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
96
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Silky yet powerful, the 2011 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial layers ripe black cherry and dark plum with notes of cured ham, baking spice, cocoa and forest floor, all framed by lively acidity. The palate is concentrated but impeccably balanced, with fine, tactile tannins and a long, savory-scented finish that reveals hints of dried flowers and aged wood. This is a classic, structured Ygay that shows the warmth of the vintage while staying remarkably fresh and refined.
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Rioja-style braised oxtail (rabo de toro)
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.