Marques de Riscal XR Reserva 2017 750ml - Vine Republic
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Marques de Riscal XR Reserva 2017 750ml
SKU: 22819

Marques de Riscal XR Reserva 2017

  • d96
  • js94
  • we94
  • ws90
750ml
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$31.98
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Category Red Wine
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Origin Spain, Rioja
Brand Marques de Riscal

Very deep, cherry red colour with a vivid hue at the rim. As with good Bordeaux wines, it is somewhat closed to begin with. Smoked, spicy aromas (nutmeg, cinnamon) appear, with black liquorice, ripe red and black fruits (blueberries, blackcurrants) and balsamic notes, with very good intensity. Perfectly integrated oak. There is tension on the palate, great youthfulness and an outstanding creamy texture that fills the mouth. The tannins are lively, polished and very fine. Broad and long, meaty and structured, but elegant with great freshness and fruit on the finish. Drink now and/or lay down. 

Pair with, poultry, lamb chops, sweetbreads, stews, roasts, grilled or barbecued meat.

Decanter
  • d96

Beautiful nose, with strawberries and black pepper. Hints of flowers and toast in the background. On the palate, it's so delicate and elegant, but also with a great structure and volume. Both delicate and powerful, this is a wonderful — and quite irresistible — wine

James Suckling
  • js94

Aromas of flowers, cedar and blackberries follow through to a full body with ripe, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. This is a modern and focused Rioja with structure and sophistication. Drink or hold.

Wine Enthusiast
  • we94

Deep ruby in the glass, this wine has a nose of blackberry, black cherry, milk chocolate and clove. There is a nice balance of spice and fruit on the palate, with flavors of black currant, pomegranate, clove, licorice and dark chocolate. Sturdy tannins dissipate into a lengthy finish.

Mike DeSimone
Wine Spectator
  • ws90

A broad and creamy, medium- to full-bodied red, with flavors of pureed cherry, black tea leaf, dried fig and a touch of milled white pepper gliding across the palate, all supported by fine-grained tannins. Fresh and focused, with minerally iron and tar emerging on the finish. Drink now through 2027.

Alison Napjus, October 1, 2022