Barón de Chirel Reserva 2019
Reserva red wine from Rioja. Blend of old-vines Tempranillo and other red varieties aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.
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Barón de Chirel Reserva 2019
First produced in 1986, this high-end Spanish red wine is a modern La Rioja classic crafted by the Marqués de Riscal winery.
Originally, the idea behind Barón de Chirel Reserva was to craft a first-class, modern-style product from the oldest vines of the winery.
The wine is mainly produced from Tempranillo, complemented by other red varieties, as it is customary in the region. The vines, 80 to over 110 years old, are located in Elciego and Laguardia, between 450 and 550 metros above sea level.
Made only in exceptional vintages, the grapes were harvested by hand and vinified in French wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in fine-grained French oak vats, after which this Reserva red wine was transferred into Allier oak barrels and aged for 16 months.
Finally, the wine was aged for a minimum of two years in the bottle prior to its release.
Decant the red wine Barón de Chirel Reserva 2019 1 hour minimum before drinking.
This Rioja red wine has a remarkable ageing potential.
| Appearance | The red wine Barón de Chirel Reserva is deep purple with a crimson rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend of old-vines Tempranillo and other varieties has a spectacular, ever-evolving nose. There are explosive aromas of blueberry pie, amarena cherries, boysenberries and mulberries, with toasted nuances, some mineral undertones, floral hints, and remembrances of balsam, tobacco, bitter cocoa and withered leaves, intertwined with a note of graphite and charcoal. |
| Palate | This wine of bodega Barón de Chirel is extremely refined and voluptuous. Moreover, it shows a rock-solid structure and impressive precision. The palate is reminiscent of mulberries and cranberries, with some vegetal notions, Moroccan leather, clove, cinnamon, dry earth, rose and violet petals and Havanna cigars. Delightfully complex, with mellow tannins and a very long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Barón de Chirel Reserva 2019 is spellbinding. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Barón de Chirel Reserva 2015: Enterwine 94. Peñín 95. Barón de Chirel Reserva 2012: Enterwine 93. Peñín 93. Parker 92+. Barón de Chirel Reserva 2008: Parker 91. Enterwine 94. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 16 |
| Peñin Score | 95 |
| Enterwine's Score | 95 |
| Media rating | 95 |
| Other guides | Wine Enthusiast 2024 - 97 & Editor's Choice Guía Proensa 2025 - 100 Guía ABC 2025 - 96 Virtus 2024 - Gold World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2024 Club Oenologique The Rioja Report 2024 - 96 James Suckling 2023 - 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 70%, Otras variedades tintas 30% |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty plates, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
