Marques de Murrieta Reserva by Marques de Murrieta

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2022 to 2037.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Tim Atkin reviewed 2022	2017	93/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red and black cherry, vanilla, dried herb, tobacco

Palate: ripe cherry, sweet spice, fine tannin, savoury

The estate's classically styled Reserva from the Ygay vineyard: ripe but savoury, with American-oak spice over a firm, fresh Tempranillo core. A consistent benchmark Reserva.

What it pairs with

Cordero asado al sarmiento Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.More wines for lamb →
Chuleton de buey a la brasa A thick aged-beef chop over embers meets the wine's savoury oak and grip.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey a la brasa on TableJourney →
Jamon iberico Cured Iberian ham echoes the wine's dried-cherry and leather register.More wines for ham →

With cheese

Queso Camerano Our pick Curado Camerano, ripened at least 75 days, is hard, with a brown-green mould rind and a salty, slightly bitter finish. A Tempranillo-led Reserva, aged a year or more in oak, brings fruit that softens the bitterness, while the cheese's salt tames the tannin.

How to serve Marques de Murrieta Reserva

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Cordero asado al sarmiento, Chuleton de buey a la brasa, Jamon iberico. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The estate Reserva draws on the Ygay vineyard and is aged around two years in oak, sitting between the value tier and the prestige Castillo Ygay.

1983Modern Murrieta Reserva style established under the Cebrian-Sagarriga era

Facts

Producer: Marques de Murrieta · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo (86%), Garnacha (7%), Mazuelo (4%), Graciano (3%)
Classification: DOCa Rioja
Oak: Around 21 to 24 months in mostly American oak
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 18 to 30 at retail
Drinking window: 5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage: 1983

Frequently asked about Marques de Murrieta Reserva

What does Marques de Murrieta Reserva taste like?

On the nose, red and black cherry, vanilla, dried herb, tobacco. On the palate, ripe cherry, sweet spice, fine tannin, savoury. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's classically styled Reserva from the Ygay vineyard: ripe but savoury, with American-oak spice over a firm, fresh Tempranillo core. A consistent benchmark Reserva.

When should I drink Marques de Murrieta Reserva?

Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Marques de Murrieta Reserva?

Cordero asado al sarmiento is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chuleton de buey a la brasa and Jamon iberico. Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.

Is Marques de Murrieta Reserva vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Marques de Murrieta Reserva?

The blend is Tempranillo (86%), Garnacha (7%), Mazuelo (4%), Graciano (3%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.

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