Intense, deep cherry-red with a garnet-red rim. Intense & complex aromas, dominated by fruit (blackberry jam, raspberries & orange zest) that reveals underlying spicy & balsamic notes of cigar box, cedar liquorice, cloves, chocolate mints & toasted wood. Elegantly refined entry. Fresh & lively in the mouth, nicely balanced with polished, silky tannins & a gentle, delicate finish. Very long aftertaste, with citrus & balsamic notes that provide long, complex final sensations. ...

Medium-depth, cherry-red; clean & bright. Very intense to the nose, with a pleasant balsamic bouquet. Almonds, mint chocolate, vanilla & roasted coffee lead to notes of jammy fruit. Good, balanced structure in the mouth, with a pleasant acidity & very sweet, round tannins which provide a long, complex finish. Excellent to enjoy now, although it will continue rounding off its fine bouquet in the bottle over time. This vintage was officially rated as Excellent, which coincides with our assessment. After budbreak at the normal time of the year, moderate, well-distributed spring rains led to proper canopy development, which lasted until fruit set, helping to balance production. September temperatures were moderate during the day & cool at night, allowing the grapes to acquire the typical traits of this part of Rioja. Tempranillo (90%) & Graciano (10%) from vines over 40 years old in vineyards in Brias, Labastida & Villalba. ...

Bright & lively deep cherry red with a pinkish rim. Intense on the nose, with aromas of ripe red berries (strawberries & blackberries) & roasted coffee & caramel balsamic notes. Good structured & well-balanced on the palate, with sweet tannins that led to a fresh & lingering finish. Aftertaste that recalls sweet spiced notes, candied fruit, minted chocolate, roasted coffee & caramel. ...

Smooth, polished red colour typical of classic Riojas. Clean & bright in the glass, with light orange notes on the rim. Outstandingly intense nose, with light balsamic tertiary aromas of tobacco, caramel, incense & spices against a background of ripe fruit. Consistent & well-balanced in the mouth, with fine, elegant tannins. Very enjoyable, ample, elegant finish; mature & pleasant. Food pairing: First courses of rice or pasta dishes. Small game casseroles & char-grilled meats. ...

Warming, nutty, complex Rioja with layers of fruit & a softness of dark cherry fruit on the palate. Has soft tannins & is elegantly poised, with a long, savoury finish 94 Points, Sarah-Jane Evans MW, Decanter Wines of the Year 2020. ...

Dark ruby colour with raspberry reflections. First blueberries & raspberries intense notes with a delicate touch of a flower. Then a blend of toasted oak & grilled meat flavours. Silky & soft mouthfeel, which then reveals a very pleasant wine. ...

Light salmon colour & an explosive nose with hints of flower, strawberry & citrus. The mouth is aromatic, with flavours of grapefruit, pepper & stone fruit, which give a very enjoyable character to the wine. Juicy, fairly dry, clean & refreshing, it is a very pleasant wine, ideally pairing with all summer dishes. ...

La Vie en Rose is a beautifully elegant wine with packaging to match. A lovely pink rose petal colour. A very fresh nose deliciously-scented with raspberry aromas. Complex & tasty in the mouth with notes of cherry & grenadine. & a fleeting brush of subtle, spicy wood, this is a supremely balanced, savoury food-friendly wine. ...

La Vie en Rose is a beautifully elegant wine with packaging to match. A lovely pink rose petal colour. A very fresh nose deliciously-scented with raspberry aromas. Complex & tasty in the mouth with notes of cherry & grenadine. & a fleeting brush of subtle, spicy wood, this is a supremely balanced, savoury food-friendly wine. ...

The 2010 is medium pink in colour with fresh notes of strawberry, raspberry & peach on the nose. The palate is refreshing & fruit-driven, with juicy red berries & primary stone fruits. The finish is long & mouthwatering, it is dry but with the faintest hint of sweetness lingering at the end. ...