Lealtanza Especial Reserva Rioja - 2010 (750ml) Malmsey This classic Lafite is not

This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour

the palate has never disappointed either

James Suckling - 94 points

by many accounts

James Suckling

Lealtanza Especial Reserva Rioja - 2010 (750ml) Malmsey This classic Lafite is not(all tempranillo; aged in French oak for 30 months): Inky ruby. Cassis, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas are complicated by notes of vanilla, cracked pepper and woodsmoke. Juicy, penetrating and quite primary, offering sweet dark berry, mocha and black pepper flavors sharpened by peppery spices and smoky minerals. Shows very good concentration with no excess weight and finishes sweet, gently tannic and long, leaving a sexy berry compote