Marqués de Cáceres is one of the newer producers in Rioja, established in the 1970s by Enrique Forner. It produces consistently excellent wines including some great reservas. Mainly made from tempranillo grown at high altitude for freshness, this spent 20 months ageing in (mainly) American oak barrels and four years in bottle until its mellow and smooth but still with plenty of fresh fruit and structure. Bring on the lamb chops!
Ripe opulent strawberry fruit, lots of freshness, with coconut, leather and tobacco. Full-bodied and structured.
So, I'm halfway through my first bottle, and it's the first time I've ever tasted the nonsense that's usually said about treating notes. The blackcurrant comes through clear and it's super easy to drink. I'm going to buy more, highly recommended
Was: £14.95Now: £8.82
