CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial other_regions Medium garnet colored

Medium garnet colored

The intense and tautly muscular big-bodied flavors that are slightly wild in character display outstanding length on the structured and youthfully austere finish that is shaped by dense but fine tannins

This is a nice Chateauneuf

There is exceptionally good volume and richness to the palate coating and velvet-textured big-bodied flavors that display outstanding power

At present it lacks a little generosity

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial other_regions Medium garnet colored(raised for 24 months in American oak casks), Bright ruby red; doesn't look to be 11 years old. Powerful, oak spiced aromas of candied cherry and raspberry, with suave vanilla, mocha and floral nuances and slow building tobacco and leather elements. Pliant, palate staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft, with a good lashing of sweet vanillin oak. Sweet and expansive on the gently tannic finish, which shows