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Lan Gran Reserva 2011 Wine Review

Lan Gran Reserva 2011

Lan Gran Reserva 2011

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $34.95

Drink: 2024-2029

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lan

Agent: Vin Vino Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A beautiful full-bodied and robust Rioja red blend of mostly Tempranillo and a very impressive Gran Reserva. Beautifully balanced ripe dark fruit, black raspberry and dark cherry flavours on the palate with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and smoky vanilla flavours and mouth-watering flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and this big Rioja would benefit from three more years in cellar to bring it altogether. Pair with game roasts.

Food pairings: herbed steaks, Portobello mushroom, chilli, soup, lamb chops.

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This Lan Gran Reserva 2011 was reviewed on December 24, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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From the Rioja wine region, Lan Gran Reserva 2011 Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano red wine blend is robust and juicy with cake spice, ripe cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavours on the palate. Lots of tannic backbone. Decant for one hour prior to pouring with a roast leg of lamb or hold a few years in cellar (2024). - Community Wine Reviews

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