3 Bottles of CVNE 'Imperial' Reserva, Rioja 2007 3 Bottles of CVNE 'Imperial' Reserva, Rioja 2009

93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2007 Imperial Gran Reserva is again a great wine in the making. Red fruit and plenty of spices (nutmeg), the palate shows great acidity and abundant tannins that need resolving with time in bottle. Great tension and nerve. I think it will take some time to be released, which is good as it will require some patience." Drink 2016-2021. Rating: 93+ Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2009 Imperial Reserva from a warm, ripe and powerful vintage, is still a project of a Reserva with its backward personality and its shy nose, displaying the toasty aromas of the barrique. It needs time to polish those tannins. Those who prefer more powerful wines would prefer this to the 2008." Drink 2015-2020.