Marques de Murrieta 2007 Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

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Critical Acclaim

95+ Points from Wine Advocate

98 Points from James Suckling & #13 in the Top 100 of 2015

93 Points from Decanter

94 Points from Jeb Dunnuck

92 Points from Wine Spectator

The 2007 Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial has received widespread critical acclaim, standing out as a triumph in a challenging, cool, and rainy vintage where mildew reduced yields by half. Upon its release, James Suckling awarded the wine 98 points and ranked it #13 on his Top 100 Wines of 2015, praising its aromatic freshness, racy linearity, and polished texture, while later re-tasting it in 2023 at 96 points for its evolving mushroom, cedar, and dried berry complexity. Luis Gutiérrez of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate scored it 95+ points, noting that the lower yields resulted in remarkable concentration balanced by vibrant acidity and depth on par with the celebrated 2005 vintage. Additional praise came from Jeb Dunnuck (94 points), Decanter (93 points), and Wine Spectator (92 points), cementing its reputation as one of Rioja's most collectible and age-worthy releases.

Tasting Notes

The 2007 Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial is a classic, age-worthy Spanish red blend composed of 86% Tempranillo and 14% Mazuelo sourced from the estate's high-altitude La Plana vineyard. Aged for 28 months in American and French oak barrels followed by three years in the bottle before release, the wine displays an intense ruby-cherry color and a lifted, fragrant bouquet of ripe red berries, kirsch, and dried herbs like lavender and rosemary, layered with tertiary notes of leather, cigar box, truffle, sandalwood, and sweet spice. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, racy, and linear, balancing an expressive core of dark and red fruit with polished tannins, bright acidity, and a long, savory, peppery finish. For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine before serving at 64–66°F (18–19°C) alongside hearty, simply prepared dishes that will not overwhelm its nuance—such as roasted or grilled lamb, wild game, prime rib, Ibérico ham, or aged Manchego cheese.

750ml