Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 AFKAT_2024 purchasing Domaine Maume in Gevrey-Chambertin

purchasing Domaine Maume in Gevrey-Chambertin in 2012

then aged in large barrels for elegance over power

but also graphite

Perfect for easy sipping neat

and the finish lingers with subtle nutty flavors and a hint of spice

Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 AFKAT_2024 purchasing Domaine Maume in Gevrey-ChambertinLpez de Heredia is one of Rioja's most important and historical bodegas; Via Bosconia is their approximation of Burgundy, and is the only wine sold in a curved Burgundy bottle. Of course, its not Pinot Noir; rather, its a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and a splash of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano. Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate calls it, "elegant and nuanced, developed but young for its age, with a seamless palate and very fine