La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Vintage 2012 VINTAGE WINES 2007

La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Vintage 2012 VINTAGE WINES 2007About the wine La Rioja Alta is one of the foremost estates in the Rioja region, formed in 1890 by five Riojan and Basque families. It is particularly known for its classically styled, spicy Gran Reserva reds that can age gracefully for many decades. The winery shares its name with the Rioja Alta (Upper Rioja) subregion in which many of its operations are based. The estate describe the 2012 vintage as delicious now, but with a long life ahead. Typical

So ethereal

rich texture

"The sumptuous vanilla tones of American oak frame the tart blackberry notes on the nose beautifully

Namibia - a depiction of all that is honest and true

in the Haut Medoc appellation of Bordeaux

Several years before the 1855 classification

Maison Joseph Drouhin continues to ensure this valuable family heritage

nice floral

After the French Revolution it passed to the Our Saluces family

Palate: Enters with Plum and Bruised Strawberry fruit

as with many other Pomerol's

The estate was known as Château Fournas until 1997 when it was purchased by May Eliane de Lencquesaing