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Bodega Contador - Rioja Gran Reserva Carmen 2008
Bodega Contador - Rioja Gran Reserva Carmen 2008

Bodega Contador - Rioja Gran Reserva Carmen 2008

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4.5/5 (4 customers)

95/100

Robert Parker

94/100

Penin

“The 2008 Carmen Gran Reserva has a classic nose with notes of oak, a certain herbaceous character, and hints of mint. It offers aromas of tobacco, leather, balsamic notes, and a hint of chalk. The medium-bodied palate reveals a powerful Gran Reserva, with intense flavors, lovely acidity, and good length. This wine is very different from Benjamin’s other wines, following instead a classic style reminiscent of the Riojas of yesteryear. Bravo!” (Wine Advocate 2013 – Robert Parker)

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Vintage

Carmen Gran Reserva

Vintage

2008

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape Varieties

90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, 3% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo

Regions

Mostly limestone and alluvial deposits in San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Briones

Viticulture

Very respectful and as natural as possible, with a biodynamic approach

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked in small crates

Wine Production

Destemming, fermentation in truncated-cone wooden vats

Livestock Farming

24 months in French oak barrels, followed by 36 months in the bottle

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Dress in a rich cherry color

Nose

Powerful, refined, and elegant, with notes of ripe fruit blended with woody notes such as cedar, vanilla, and cocoa

Palate

Fresh, long, and powerful

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2022

Production

4,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, lamb, grilled meats...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2013 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2008 Carmen Gran Reserva has a classic nose with notes of American oak, a certain herbaceous character, and hints of mint. It offers aromas of tobacco, leather, balsamic notes, and a hint of chalk. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine reveals a powerful Gran Reserva, with intense flavors, lovely acidity, and good length. This wine is very different from Benjamin’s other wines, following instead a classic style reminiscent of Riojas of yesteryear. Bravo!
Penin Guide

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Wine rated 94/100

Customer Rating

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4.5/5

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Review by Mr. ROMEO A. Published on April 13, 2018

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