La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Gran Reserva 904
    La Rioja Alta

    La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Gran Reserva 904, 2016

    97/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. New Release

      2016

      6x75cl

      EP

      £312.00

    2. New Release

      2016

      1x1.5L

      EP

      £107.00

    3. New Release

      2016

      6x1.5L

      EP

      £640.00

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    There’s a fluency and elegance to the 2016 and given a little air this lithe blend of Tempranillo with 10% Graciano takes on vast stature and breadth. It is perfectly judged, just on the right side of traditional, being refined, complex, unforced and harmonious, whilst also being sleek and generous in ripe fruit character. It is redolent with bruised cherry, sour plum, blackcurrant, blood orange, cocao nib, balsamic and polished mahogany. Dried leaves, wild sage, rosemary, oolong tea and pipe tobacco develop on the supremely long finish, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, which add a hat tip to the perfectly balanced American oak integration.

    delivery information
    GUARANTEED PROVENANCE

    Critic Reviews

    97/100
    Joaquin Hidalgo,
    Vinous
    The 2016 Gran Reserva 904 from Rioja Alta is composed of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. It aged for four years in American oak barrels, 20% of which were new. This has a slightly sun-kissed profile, opening with pronounced oaky aromas followed by classic tertiary notes of clove, licorice, vanilla and caramel, alongside hints of tobacco leaf and bay. This is complex in its maturity, offering good volume, creamy texture and a seamless flow across the palate. A touch of camphor appears at the finish, adding energy to the approachable character. The extended aging in oak defines the long, composed finale.
    drinking window 2025 - 2050
    date of review 05/2025

    product details

    Specifications

    Country:
    Spain
    Region:
    Rioja
    Appellation:
    Rioja Alta
    Producer:
    La Rioja Alta
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Tempranillo
    abv:
    14.5%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.