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LOT 600

Lot 600

R. LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA RIOJA BLANCO RESERVA VIÑA TONDONIA 2004 (2) WA 100

R. LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA RIOJA BLANCO RESERVA VIÑA TONDONIA 2004 (2) WA 100
Lot 600 Details
R. LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA RIOJA BLANCO RESERVA VIÑA TONDONIA 2004

Rioja, Spain.

This is a developed white that was matured in well-seasoned, neutral American oak barrels for 10 years in their old caves, where the wine gets pungent aromas of mushrooms, pollen, beeswax, white pepper, kerosene, cereals and something herbal (celery and even asparagus) that reminded me of the 1964. The palate is velvety and dry and super tasty, with a salty twist in the finish. It's still a baby even after years in bottle. This should age superbly in bottle. I think this is slightly better than the 2001, one of the freshest and most elegant vintages for this bottling. Bravo! 10,000 bottles were filled in November 2018. Before and after aging in barrel, the Gran Reserva wines also spend some time in oak vats. February 2024 Drink to 2044 WA 100

2 bts.    per lot $400 - $600

Realised: $510
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

 
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