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HSBC Rioja Reserva six
From a top Bordeaux-trained winemaker comes this lavish Gran Reserva from a cloud-high Rioja bodega
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua is a very talented winemaker. He trained at Château Haut-Brion and is today head winemaker at trophy-winning Château La Clarière. In 2006, he wanted to start a project of his own and with Spanish heritage, chose Rioja. He wished to make Grand Cru style wines, so he selected a site for his winery up in the clouds and ancient vineyards that were equally high. This is, however, his first Gran Reserva. Again he wanted to make it more like a fine claret, so he selected grapes from ancient vines, carefully fermented it, used French oak barriques for ageing and kept the barrels topped up to the brim to lend a fresher style. Spiced raspberry and plum with a wrap of creamy oak and spice, it’s fine, rich and elegant.
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua is a very talented winemaker. He trained at Château Haut-Brion and is today head winemaker at trophy-winning Château La Clarière. In 2006, he wanted to start a project of his own and with Spanish heritage, chose Rioja. He wished to make Grand Cru style wines, so he selected a site for his winery up in the clouds and ancient vineyards that were equally high. This is, however, his first Gran Reserva. Again he wanted to make it more like a fine claret, so he selected grapes from ancient vines, carefully fermented it, used French oak barriques for ageing and kept the barrels topped up to the brim to lend a fresher style. Spiced raspberry and plum with a wrap of creamy oak and spice, it’s fine, rich and elegant.
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua is a very talented winemaker. He trained at Château Haut-Brion and is today head winemaker at trophy-winning Château La Clarière. In 2006, he wanted to start a project of his own and with Spanish heritage, chose Rioja. He wished to make Grand Cru style wines, so he selected a site for his winery up in the clouds and ancient vineyards that were equally high. This is, however, his first Gran Reserva. Again he wanted to make it more like a fine claret, so he selected grapes from ancient vines, carefully fermented it, used French oak barriques for ageing and kept the barrels topped up to the brim to lend a fresher style. Spiced raspberry and plum with a wrap of creamy oak and spice, it’s fine, rich and elegant.
HSBC Rioja Reserva six Case contents
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Altos R Gran Reserva Rioja 2018
Rioja DOCa
From a top Bordeaux-trained winemaker comes this lavish Gran Reserva from a cloud-high Rioja bodega.
Tasting notes
Silky, elegant and fresh with spiced berry fruit and oak complexity
Aroma
Spiced raspberry and plum, dark chocolate and oak
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Tempranillo
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Spain -
Ruby
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2030
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