La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 in Haro

dark currant and plenty of gamy nuances

drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12-15 years

Richly textured

Jean-Jacques Confuron, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2011 La Rioja Alta was founded(from 40+ year old vines situated at the very top of the hill hard by the Chteau). Noticeable but not dominant wood spice fights a bit with the otherwise well layered aromas of earth, plum and notably ripe dark berry fruit along with a touch of herbal character. There is excellent concentration to the suave and velvety middle weight flavors that exhibit the typical youthful austerity on the balanced and impressively persistent finale where the herbal