2001 Aurus

The 2001 Aurus is not quite as loaded as the 2004 and 2005 but is a complete wine with no rough edges. Fast becoming approachable, it should be at its best from 2012 to 2026. The Calvario Vertical Tasting : Allende’s Calvario cuvee is typically 90% old-vine Tempranillo and the balance Garnacha and Graciano sourced from the vineyard of the same name planted in 1945. The wine is aged in new French oak for 16 months and bottled without filtration. The Aurus Vertical Tasting : The flagship Aurus is typically 85% old-vine Tempranillo and 15% Graciano aged in new French oak for 24 months. Jay Miller, eRobertParker.com # 189 Jun 2010

Robert Parker    Score: 95/100