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2019 Macán, Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, Rioja, Spain
- Red
- Dry
- Medium Bodied
- Tempranillo
Not ready
(Drink 2028 - 2053)
- James Suckling
- 94/100
- Luis Gutiérrez
- 94/100
Product: 20191215111
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Description
The 2019 Macán immediately feels more intense than its Clásico sibling with deep aromas of blackcurrants combining with richer notes of sweet spice. The palate is so concentrated with hints of blueberry fruit overlaying the blackberry core but, despite all the density of flavour, the wine is incredibly elegant with a pebble-stone freshness. The palate is quite incredible. Somehow it clearly has structure and body yet the tannins are almost imperceptible, and resolve effortlessly on the long and beautiful finish. This is such an impressive Macán.
Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14%
Maturity Not ready
(2028 - 2053)
Grape List Tempranillo
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Bodegas Rothschild & Vega Sicilia
Critics reviews
James Suckling 94/100
Attractive aromas of cloves with blackberries, blueberries, cedar and hints of chocolate. It’s full- to medium-bodied with fine yet chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Sleek and muscular. Needs three to five years to soften but already impressive.
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Luis Gutiérrez 94/100
2019 was a more concentrated and powerful year, warmer and drier, but it was saved by the 80 liters of rain in the first half of September. They tried to select the higher-altitude vineyards to have more freshness, and they reduced the number of new barriques used 55%) and increased the use of foudre 45%) for the élevage of the 2019 Macán. It fermented in stainless steel with 10% of their own yeasts. It has a moderate 14% alcohol, mellow acidity and good freshness and balance. 2019 was a dry and warm year when they did a soft vinification to avoid harsh tannins. The wine is very powerful and dense, with a big structure, and it has plenty of tannins. The oak is still noticeable in the aromatics. Give it some more time in bottle and enjoy with powerful food. It was bottled in August 2021.
There are some changes at the joint venture between Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild, like the introduction of Garnacha and Graciano in the blend from the 2020 vintage and the use of 20,000-liter oak foudres from 2021. They like 2020, an elegant year, and a more powerful 2019.
Drink 2025 - 2031