La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2009

Dried cherry, warm earth, a trace of sandalwood and old leather on the nose, composed and inviting from the first pour. Soft, finely-grained tannins and bright acidity keep the generous red-fruit core lifted through to a long, unhurried finish. The 2009 shows 904 at its most assured: traditional Rioja winemaking executed without a wasted note. Drinking beautifully now and through 2035.