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Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Tondonia Lopez de Heredia 2004 (750ML)
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From the legendary López de Heredia estate in Haro, renowned for their traditional, oak-aged wines and cellars teeming with beneficial mold, this Gran Reserva is a testament to their unique approach. Discover the rare and exceptional Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Tondonia López de Heredia 2004, a white wine of extraordinary complexity and longevity. The 2004 vintage, a year of balanced weather in Rioja, yielded grapes of exceptional quality and achieved a perfect 100-point score from Wine Advocate. As a testament to the grape’s ripeness, this wine unfolds with captivating aromas of dried apricot, honeyed almonds, and subtle oxidative notes, reflecting its extended aging. The palate is a dry but silky experience, showcasing a vibrant acidity that culminates in a delicious, slightly saline finish. This Gran Reserva's rich texture and complexity make it an ideal companion for rich seafood dishes, roasted poultry, or mature cheeses, offering a glimpse into the remarkable potential of aged white Rioja.
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Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Appellation
Rioja
Color
White
Varietal
Rioja Blend White
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
100 Points
100 Points, Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "I was very much looking forward to the 2004 Viña Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva, the next vintage of this wine after the spectacular 2001. 2004 was a perfect climate year. This is a developed white that was matured in well-seasoned, neutral American oak barrels for 10 years in their old caves, where the wine gets pungent aromas of mushrooms, pollen, beeswax, white pepper, kerosene, cereals and something herbal (celery and even asparagus) that reminded me of the 1964. The palate is velvety and dry and super tasty, with a salty twist in the finish. It's still a baby even after years in bottle. This should age superbly in bottle. I think this is slightly better than the 2001, one of the freshest and most elegant vintages for this bottling. Bravo! 10,000 bottles were filled in November 2018. Before and after aging in barrel, the Gran Reserva wines also spend some time in oak vats." 02/24
James Suckling
99 Points
99 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "What a vinous white that’s reticent and full of power and depth. Aromas of butterscotch, waxed lemons, macadamia nuts, saffron and honey, and there is also something intricately smoky with roasted sweet potato. Full-bodied but there is no heft, with lots of brightness. I like the phenolic twist at the end, before a persistent finish that goes on for almost a minute. Incredible. A true beauty. This was aged for 10 years in old barrels before bottling. Drinkable now, but will age really beautifully over the next 10 to 20 years." 09/24
