Bodega Exopto
He made his first wine in Virginia, at Rockbridge Vineyard alongside Shepherd Rouse, before working as an oenologist in Bordeaux. His values are respect, balance, patience and tranquility. Bodega Exopto 's vineyards are located in the municipalities of Laguardia (Rioja Alavesa) and Abalos (Rioja Alta), as well as in Rioja Baja. The age of the vines varies from 20 to 90 years. The agilo-calcareous soils of Rioja Alavesa bring strength, structure and color to the wine. Rioja Alta soils bring minerality and fruit. The blend of the two gives the wine a rich, balanced nature.
The originality of Tom's wines also lies in the systematic blending of three varieties: Tempranillo, Graciano and Grenache. The wines of Bodega Exopto reflect all the strength and richness of Rioja, with a Bordeaux-style blend of finesse and elegance. Robert Parker has rightly declared that Bodega Exopto 's three new cuvées are all extraordinary. Exopto's B.B. (Big Bang) is a veritable bomb in terms of value for money.
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Bodegas Exopto - Rioja Bozeto 2021
3.2/5 (5 reviews)
92/100 Robert Parker
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91/100 James Suckling
"Exopto's very young red 2021 Bozeto [...] seems very balanced, with good ripeness (14.5%), showing the Garnacha and the more austere Graciano with beautiful fruit and freshness. It's very successful, with a complexity and depth that exceed its price. It was aged in a combination of concrete and oak containers for around six months. An excellent bargain in one of the best vintages for this wine." (Wine Advocate 2022)
Bodegas Exopto - Rioja Horizonte de Exopto 2019
4/5 (1 review)
93/100 James Suckling
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93/100 Tim Atkin
"Plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco and roasted herbs on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. Supple, peppery and racy finish. Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2022)
Bodegas Exopto - Horizonte de Exopto 2018
3.4/5 (18 reviews)
93/100 Robert Parker
Horizonte de Exopto white offers freshness, liveliness and great aromatic complexity. This blend is made from white grape vines planted in the midst of red vineyards, giving it all its charm and grandeur. A gastronomic white with tension, we love it!
Bodegas Exopto - Exopto 2016
93/100 Robert Parker
"[...] Although the year could have been cooler, this 2016 seems riper than the 2017s, a constant here, and in this case, it's thanks to Rioja Baja Graciano. There are more Mediterranean herbal notes in this vintage, and the wine is quite rich and full-bodied but with freshness, life and length. There's also less oak than in previous vintages." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Luis Gutiérrez) A modern, tasty wine.
Dominio Del Viento - Rioja Crianza 2011
3.8/5 (13 reviews)
90/100 Robert Parker
"An exceptional Rioja! Dominio del Viento 2011 is composed of Tempranillo and Graciant aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Enticing notes of pencil shavings, blackcurrant, licorice and a touch of barbecue smoke emerge from this medium-bodied, fruity, elegant red with impressive purity, texture and depth. The wine's overall balance and evolved style suggest drinking it now and over the next 5-6 years." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Bodegas Exopto - Horizonte de Exopto 2012
3.5/5 (11 reviews)
91/100 Robert Parker
Score: Robert Parker 91/100
"The Horizonte de Exopto 2012 white is produced from white grape varieties planted in old vineyards. It is a blend of Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia Riojana vinified together. Although young, it has the intensity of old vines and the complexity of a varied blend. Notes of fennel, white flower, yellow peach and a salty nuance make this a very attractive wine. I really like this white, and I think it will evolve well in bottle. Drink now through 2018." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker )
Bodegas Exopto - Horizonte de Exopto 2008
4/5 (7 reviews)
Rating: Robert Parker 90+/100
"Horizonte de Exopto 2008 is composed of 65% Tempranillo, 20% Graziano and 15% Grenache aged 10 months in French and American oak barrels. A deep ruby color, it offers notes of Asian spice, incense, mineral, leather, a hint of balsamic and an assortment of black fruits. Spicy, savory and very complex on the palate..." (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate June 2011). A must-have!
Bodegas Exopto - Rioja B.B. (Big Bang) 2009
3.2/5 (34 reviews)
Rated by Robert Parker 90/100 over the last three vintages.
The initials B.B for Big Bang sum up this cuvée quite well. A real little bombshell, with exceptional value for money, this Rioja is the product of a Frenchman, Tom Puyaubert, who has been living in Spain for 10 years. This wine reflects the strength and richness of Rioja, with its blend of Grenache, Tempranillo and Graciano. Robert Parker says of this winemaker : "Exopto's three new cuvées are all extra-ordinary. The B. B is a real bomb..."
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