Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2012 Give it an hour or

Give it an hour or 2 in the decanter

though it gains in volume and solidity on the palate

(94-97)/2026+

intense and delicious medium weight flavors that exudes a fine bead of minerality onto the sappy

There is superb complexity and fantastic length and this mineral-driven effort should be capable of drinking well after only 12 years or so of bottle age but require a solid 20 before it’s completely mature

Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2012 Give it an hour orBrilliant ruby. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice accented red and dark berry preserves, potpourri, pipe tobacco and vanilla, and violet and mineral accents emerge as the wine stretches out. Palate staining blackberry, cherry vanilla, cassis, fruitcake, mocha and candied licorice flavors show superb depth and clarity while hints of floral pastilles and Moroccan spices add complexity. Gains weight with air, with no loss of energy, showing