Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Blanco 1986
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Region: Rioja, Spain
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
Grape Variety: 97% Viura, 3% Malvasía
Alcohol Content: Approx. 13.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Robert Parker Score: 100 Points (The Wine Advocate)
Description: A legendary white Rioja — timeless, complex, and profoundly elegant. Recognized as one of the greatest white wines ever made in Spain.
Tasting Notes
The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Blanco 1986 reveals breathtaking aromatics of dried apricot, orange peel, chamomile, toasted almond, and saffron, layered with subtle hints of honey, flint, and sea breeze minerality. On the palate, it is silky and multidimensional, offering a remarkable interplay of ripe stone fruit, beeswax, hazelnut, and saline freshness. The wine unfolds with grace and depth, supported by vibrant acidity and a lingering, ethereal finish. Its balance between maturity and vitality is simply extraordinary — a true monument of world-class white winemaking.
Vintage Highlights
The 1986 vintage was a historic year in Rioja, marked by ideal conditions for long-lived wines. Crafted entirely by hand at Marqués de Murrieta’s Ygay Estate, this Blanco spent 21 years aging in American oak barrels and an additional 11 years in bottle before release. The result is an astonishingly fresh and complex white that bridges generations, showcasing the patience, tradition, and vision that define Murrieta’s legacy.
Why It’s Special
Marqués de Murrieta is one of Rioja’s founding estates, established in 1852, and its Castillo Ygay bottlings are regarded as benchmarks of Spanish fine wine. The 1986 Blanco Gran Reserva Especial received a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, making history as the first white Rioja ever to achieve this distinction. Produced in extremely limited quantities, it represents the pinnacle of elegance, longevity, and craftsmanship — a masterpiece that redefined the potential of aged white wines.
Storage & Serving
Store in a cool, dark cellar (10–13°C / 50–55°F).
Serve slightly chilled at 12°C (54°F) to fully appreciate its layered complexity and refined texture.
Availability
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly from Spain, and available for immediate and secure international shipment.
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