Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva Finca Ygay 2020 750ml

Our Professional Review

Oscar Garcia 67Wine Buyer :This lengendary Bodega produces some of the most classic and sought after Riojas. The entry level Reserva is my go-to wine to enjoy with any of my weekend favorite meals.Lovely nose of dark fruit, cedar, and herbs. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a structured finish.

Expert Reviews- Vintage 2020

The Wine Advocate 94+ Points | The 2020 Rioja Reserva, their flagship wine, comes from the 300 hectares of estate vineyards. Here, Tempranillo is the backbone, making up 82% of the blend in the low-yielding vintage of 2019, complemented with 8% Graciano, 7% Mazuelo and 3% Garnacha. It has controlled ripeness at 14% alcohol, with a pH of 3.65 and 5.1 grams of acidity. I loved the aromatics herefloral and elegant, more in the style of the 2018 than the 2019. it’s lighter, more elegant, fine-boned and has a silky texture and very fine tannins. Both 2019 and 2020 are very good, but 2020 is more my style. 980,000 bottles produced. It was bottled after 21 months in American oak barrels.

James Suckling 94 Points | Harmonious, textbook Rioja that shows cedar, spiced strawberries, vanilla and plums. Really polished on the palate, with fresh acidity and a linear, lengthy finish. Very subtle extraction makes this a really balanced, harmonious Rioja thats appealing now. But the balance will help it age well for the next few years.

Winemaker Description

A palpable example of the elegance, consistency and regularity that characterize Marqus de Murrieta winery. This wine shows the incredible personality of the Ygay Estate and summarizes perfectly what happens during a whole vegetative cycle.

Its is made with tempranillo, mazuelo, Graciano y garnacha. Each variety adds its personality to obtain a balanced wine after the barrel ageing.

Pairing: Lightly smoked hake kokotxa, Pil pil sauce, olive, and soy; galician green chickpeas, organic egg yolk, and white truffle; line-caught baby squid, roasted squid jus, and “redondilla” olive oil.

TASTING NOTE

The first impression of this Marqus de Murrieta 2020 is a miscellany of raspberry, blueberry and cherry aromas enhanced by hints of thyme, rosemary and sandalwood. Straightforward and precise with a juicy fruity profile, moulded by fine tannins and a fresh, pleasant finish.

“One of the most emotional of recent years; a survival vintage marked by COVID that showed the commitment of Marqus de Murrieta to quality” Mara Vargas – Technical Director.

SCORES
MARQUS DE MURRIETA
2020

• GUA PROENSA (SPA): 97 POINTS.

• ROBERT PARKER (USA): 94+ POINTS.

• TIM ATKIN (UK): 94 POINTS.

• JAMES SUCKLING (USA): 94 POINTS.