"One of the finest performances of this wine in years, Contador 2012 presents a bewitching nose of violet, lilac, blueberry and black cherry, in great harmony, heralding sublime elegance. The palate is silky, with top-notch tannins and texture, pure perfumes, beautiful balance, and a power and elegance that leave you breathless. A rare combination. A true UFO. It has the balance, substance, acidity and minerality to have a long life in bottle, but it's hard to resist its exuberant youth. " (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Bodega Contador
Cuvée
Contador
Vintage
2012
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
94% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 3% Mazuelo
Terroirs
clay-limestone and alluvial soils, at San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Abalos and Labastida
Viticulture
very respectful and as natural as possible, with a biodynamic orientation.
Harvest
in small crates
Winemaking
fermentation in truncated wooden vats
Breeding
18 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful, intense crimson colour
Nose
ripe red and black fruit, balsamic character and aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender and fennel), well-integrated woody nuances
Mouth
fine and powerful, showing a fine balance between fruit and oak, with a long, intense finish. A very ripe, tasty wine
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2032
Production
5700 bottles
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red meats, pigeon pastilla, jugged hare...
Bodega Contador
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2015 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
One of the finest performances of this wine in years, Contador 2012 presents a bewitching nose of violet, lilac, blueberry and black cherry, in great harmony, heralding sublime elegance. The palate is silky, with top-notch tannins and texture, pure perfumes, beautiful balance, and a power and elegance that leave you breathless. A rare combination. A true UFO. It has the balance, substance, acidity and minerality to have a long life in bottle, but its exuberant youth is hard to resist. Unfortunately, wines like this come at a price.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ROMEO A. Published on 13/04/2018
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