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Score 94/100 · Drink 2014-2020, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, Dec 2013

I've always had a bit of a soft spot for the La Cueva del Contador cuvee, which in the 2011 vintage comes through as a powerful version of a Cote de Nuits, with red and black fruits, vanilla and cinnamon and a balanced, soft palate with intense flavors, good acidity and harmony. It should develop more complexity with time in bottle, but it-s approachable now. Drink 2014-2020. The big news this year is that Benjamin Romeo, who is one of the iconic producers of modern Rioja, is bottling a Gran Reserva, a tribute to his mother Carmen, a perfect example of the convergence of the modern and traditional styles to produce great Rioja. Imported by Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565; www.europeancellars.com

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Critic scores
94
94/100

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

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Bodegas Contador
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Grape Blend

Tempranillo, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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