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Bodegas Exopto - Rioja B.B. (Big Bang) 2009

Bodegas Exopto - Rioja B.B. (Big Bang) 2009

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Rated 90/100 by Robert Parker for the last three vintages: The initials B.B., standing for Big Bang, sum up this cuvée quite well. A true little gem offering exceptional value for money, this Rioja is the creation of Frenchman Tom Puyaubert, who has been based in Spain for the past 10 years. A wine that truly reflects the strength and richness of Rioja with its blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, and Graciano. Robert Parker says of this winemaker , “The three new vintages from Exopto are all extraordinary. The B.B. is a real bombshell...”

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Estate

Bodega Exopto

Vintage

B.B.

Vintage

2009

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

50% Grenache, 30% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano

Terroirs

clay-limestone soils, Churrufiño gravel

Viticulture

Exopto's vineyards are spread across three different areas, corresponding to the three grape varieties blended by the winery

Grape Harvest

hand-packed in small boxes

Winemaking

Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days; alcoholic fermentation is carried out using the grapes' own natural yeasts

Livestock farming

6 months: in concrete tanks for the Grenache, in wooden vats for the Tempranillo, and in French oak barrels for the Graciano

Nose

ripe, fruity, and mineral

Palate

roundness and richness, a spicy character, and perfect acidity

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2011

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

A d&eacute;guster sur un poulet fermier r&ocirc;ti, une empenada, des c&ocirc;telettes d'agneau... <br/>

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated: Recommended

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