319€
approx. £266.54
Robert Parker, tasting note published in October 17th 2020
The super elegant and insinuating 2016 Contador could well be the modern version of the extraordinary 2001. The nose is a bit shy and takes time to reveal subtle aromas of violet, lily and red cherry, deeply perfumed but not explosive. The explosion comes with the 2017, which I also tasted at the same time as this one, which was very straightforward, whereas this 2016 is more timid. The palate is intense but velvety, even satiny, with ultra-fine, elegant tannins and great purity of flavours, delineated, clean and symmetrical. This is undoubtedly one of the best Contadors of recent times. Bravo! Incredibly, this wine has 15.2% alcohol, which is completely hidden. It should age gracefully for a long time, but it is hard to resist.... 7,000 bottles were filled in June 2018.
With this 2016 Contador, Benjamín Romeo demonstrates that a great wine can be made in a small Rioja winery, a wine that is also unique and very expressive of its terroir.
The 2016 Contador is aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106726
