Spain - All Spanish Wines
Spain is a land of exceptional wines, renowned for its rich winemaking heritage and diverse terroir. From robust reds to crisp whites and enticing rosés, Spain offers a captivating selection of fine wines that reflect the country's passion for winemaking.
Spain is celebrated for its red wines, with regions like Ribera del Duero and Rioja leading the way. Vineyards such as Vega Sicilia and Dominio del Águila produce iconic red wines that showcase the power, elegance, and age-worthiness for which Spanish reds are known. The country is also recognized for its white wines, with regions like Rueda and Rías Baixas standing out. Vineyards such as Martín Códax craft exceptional white wines from grapes like Verdejo and Albariño, respectively, delivering vibrant acidity, enticing aromatics, and a refreshing character. Spain's fine wines are not complete without mentioning its captivating rosés. Vineyards like Muga produce exquisite rosé wines that exhibit beautiful color, delightful aromas, and a crisp, fruity palate that perfectly complements the country's warm climate.
Indulge in the allure of Spain's fine wines and experience the exceptional quality, distinct character, and the region's dedication to crafting remarkable wines. Whether you're savoring a robust Ribera del Duero red, a vibrant Rueda white, or an enticing Rioja rosé, Spanish wines promise a journey of flavors that capture the essence of this vibrant wine country. Embrace the flavors of Spain's fine wines and discover the perfect balance of tradition, innovation, and a rich winemaking legacy. With their captivating characteristics, diverse expressions, and the legacy of Spain's winemaking heritage, these wines embody the essence of Spain's vibrant wine culture.
Spain - All Spanish Wines
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$254.41 |
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Maldivinas Movida Laderas Vino Tierra 2009 embodies the quintessential expression of Spanish viticulture. Crafted meticulously in the renowned Laderas region of Rioja, this exquisite wine benefits from a unique terroir characterised by sun-drenched slopes and well-drained limestone soils. The estate, Maldivinas, with decades of heritage and a dedication to sustainable farming practices, cultivates primarily Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, employing traditional hand-harvesting methods combined with modern vinification techniques. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The meticulous selection from biodynamically managed vineyards enhances the wine’s purity and expression. On the palate, the 2009 vintage reveals a harmonious balance of ripe dark fruits, elegant tannins, and a long, lingering finish. Its complex bouquet features aromas of blackberry, plum, and a hint of tobacco, making Maldivinas Movida Laderas Vino Tierra 2009 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and elegance in their fine wine selection. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,890.50 |
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Rioja | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$525.64 |
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Wine Advocate (94)I reported on the current release, the 2001 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, previously but underrated it slightly. This cuvee is sourced from a single plot called La Plana planted at over 1500 feet of elevation. It is made up of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo chosen for its acidity. The wine is aged for 10 months in new American oak followed by 21 months in seasoned oak. It is then held in bottle for 3-4 years prior to release. Deeply colored, spicy, elegant and complex, the wine has great volume and grip as well as exceptional length. It can be approached now but will easily have a 30 year lifespan. |
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Rioja | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,224.08 |
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James Suckling (99)Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very complex. Full and intense with fantastic depth and power. It goes on for minutes. It is a wine that exudes tradition but gives a sense of modernity with precise winemaking. Two years in oak, one in concrete and three or four in bottle. Drink on release and age onwards. |
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Rioja | 3 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,401.13 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory complexity on the nose, with iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather and dried mushrooms. A medium-to full-bodied, linear and zesty Rioja that’s full of nuanced flavors that linger through the very long, savory finish. Floral, too. Yet, it remains bright and precise. Tempranillo with 16% mazuelo. Drink on release or hold. |
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Rioja | 2 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,815.33 |
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James Suckling (100)So much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full-bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. Drink or hold. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,077.18 |
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Rioja | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$523.68 |
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James Suckling (98)This is historical Rioja in the glass with dark-berry, Spanish-cedar, bark, mahogany and light earth aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, fine tannins that are layered and intense. It really is multilayered, with a citrus and cedar aftertaste. Wonderful length and composure. Try after 2023, but already fantastic. |
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Rioja | 1 | 94 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$341.65 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Fresh, serious, stylish and well balanced, this is a delightful 2015, with no sign of the heat of the vintage. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$332.93 |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$179.74 |
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Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2010 epitomises the renowned craftsmanship of Spain’s prestigious Rioja Alavesa region. Meticulously crafted from predominantly Tempranillo grapes, this Reserva undergoes an extended aging process of 36 months, including 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The vineyards, situated at optimal altitudes, benefit from a unique microclimate that enhances the grapes' complexity and depth. Marques de Riscal, established in 1858, blends traditional techniques with modern innovation to produce wines of exceptional quality. The 2010 vintage reveals a deep garnet hue, offering an intricate bouquet of ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant vanilla notes derived from oak maturation. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, persistent finish. This exquisite Rioja Reserva exemplifies the legacy and dedication of Marques de Riscal in creating fine wines for discerning connoisseurs. |
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Catalunya | 2 | 95.0 |
Inc. GST
SG$483.42 |
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The exquisite Raventós i Blanc Mas del Serral 2009, a sparkling wine of exceptional complexity and grace, hails from Catalonia, Spain. Crafted by the renowned Raventós i Blanc, a winemaking dynasty dating back to 1497, this wine exemplifies perfection with three years of lees ageing and a further six years of bottle ageing. Expertly sculpted from a blend of Xarel·lo and Parellada grapes delicately harvested from the prized Mas del Serral vineyard, it oscillates between freshness and maturity. Perfect acidity and fine bubbles introduce an amalgamation of bright citrus notes balanced with aged honey undertones, culminating in a lingering, nuanced finish. A glorious testament to the terroir, the Raventós i Blanc Mas del Serral 2009 effectively captures the minerality of the limestone-rich soils of the 12-hectare estate. Unquestionably, it stands among the premier Catalan sparkling wines. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$299.75 |
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Wine Advocate (95)2011 was a year of good ripeness and dry weather, similar to 2015 or 2019, a traditional Mediterranean year, when the 2011 Mas del Serral also showed a more traditional profile, with more toasty notes, some hints of cereals, honey and a touch of caramel, a little more oxidative than the 2012. It has 12.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.05, produced by pressing the full grapes and fermenting the juice in stainless steel and concrete eggs, kept with the lees for at least nine months and put to referment in bottle with Champagne neutral yeasts, and then matured with lees in bottle for 100+ months. It's a long-aging sparkling wine with high minerality and an austere mouthfeel, developing slowly in the glass and unfurling Mediterranean notes of fennel and esparto grass. It finishes very dry. This seems to be aging a little faster than the 2012. |
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Catalunya | 9 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,040.30 |
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Vinous (92)(50% carinena, 48% garnacha and 2% merlot) Inky violet. Vibrant cherry, cassis and violet aromas are deepened by smoky bacon, mocha and toasty oak. Tightly wound, with firmly structured dark berry flavors and no flab. Picks up a spicy quality on the impressively long, juicy finish, which offers an intriguing, rooty cola flavor. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$753.65 |
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Wine Advocate (95)I had two vintages of the old-vine cuvée to taste side by side, starting with the 2014 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles. Made of 55% Cariñena and 45% Garnacha from old vines on slopes on slate llicorella soils, the fermentation and aging are the same as for the centenary Carignan: fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques. It has moderate alcohol and high acidity. It has already started developing some tertiary notes and shows some graphite and wet slate notes. The palate shows great balance, with concentration and freshness—what you're aiming for in a wine like this where pure power might be too much. 5,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2016. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$834.29 |
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Vinous (95)Vivid ruby-red. Energetic, mineral-accented red/dark berry, incense and floral pastille scents show excellent delineation and pick up a suggestion of licorice with air. Broad and fleshy on entry, then tighter on the midpalate, offering pliant black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Finishes very long and sweet, with slow-building tannins, a touch of smokiness and wonderful tension. (raised in a combination of clay amphoras and glass demi-johns) |
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Catalunya | 10 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$324.19 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2021 Martinet Bru was also bottled and ready for tasting. 2021 is a year of very good potential in Priorat. There is great tension here, and the wine has freshness, complexity and depth, something special, but it was not easy, as they got a lot of rain in September. It's elegant and balanced, the tannins are very fine and the wine feels very relaxed (quite remarkable, as it was recently bottled). It has to be one of the finest vintages of Martinet Bru. I find great purity here. Sara Pérez told me the 2021s seem to dance... There are some 56,000 bottles. This is bottled over a period of time, and they started in July 2022. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$603.21 |
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Wine Advocate (96)I love the 2015 Clos Martinet, which I find complex and elegant while keeping the Priorat rustic character found in the best vintages, like 2000. It's balanced, and the palate feels ethereal for the concentration it has. The tannins are abundant but very fine-grained, and there is a sense of harmony that is captivating. A great Clos Martinet. I had the chance to drink the 2000 a few days before I tasted this, and it remains one of the best years they have produced. 2015 is also among the best years. The favorites for Sara Pérez are 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2017. 12,000 bottles were filled in April 2017. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$565.12 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The flagship 2018 Clos Martinet is the wine that started it all and is still a blend of Garnacha (Tinta and Peluda), Syrah, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell as it was since the beginning but now with a restrained 13.5% alcohol and higher acidity. Clos Martinet is a single five-hectare terraced vineyard planted with clonal material in 1986 on decomposed llicorella slate, iron and big rocks in the soil. The varieties are co-fermented depending on the date picked—at three different ripening times—in two concrete vats and 200-liter oak vats with indigenous yeast and whole clusters. The beginning and end of the élevage was in concrete, and in between they used 2,000- and 4,100-liter oak vats and some 20% in glass demijohn and amphorae. The wine is subtle and a bit shy, insinuating rather than in your face. There is a lot less ripeness than in the past. It's medium-bodied and fluid, fresh and balanced. This is a very elegant Clos Martinet. 11,070 bottles and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2020. |
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Catalunya | 2 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$523.70 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Their flagship 2019 Clos Martinet, one of the wines produced in the first vintage of the new Priorat in 1989 by the father of Sara Pérez, is still a blend of Garnacha (Tinta and Peluda), Syrah, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell. The nose is dark despite the lowish alcohol (13.5%) and has an earthy touch, with hints of fountain pen ink and abundant grainy tannins. 14,000 bottles produced. |
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Catalunya | 2 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$694.83 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The nose of the 2021 Clos Martinet is amazing, very different, perfumed, elegant and nuanced. I wondered why, and there was an explanation. In 2021, it had a shorter vinification, and part was fermented with carbonic maceration and matured mostly in concrete (like in 2009, when it was 100% in concrete, a one-off) and the rest in a 2,000-liter oak foudre. There's a lot of Garnacha (65%) and the vineyard is quite warm, so they had to find a way to equalize it down. It has 13.5% alcohol and a vibrant palate that is fine-boned and elegant, full of energy and an electric sensation of lightness. It's tasty and makes you salivate, with an almost salty touch. This is an amazing vintage for Clos Martinet. 16,696 bottles, 216 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2023. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$530.51 |
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Vinous (95)Inky ruby. A deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, Moroccan spices and floral pastilles, along with suggestions of cola, licorice and smoky minerals. Shows a suave blend of depth and energy to the sharply focused black raspberry, cherry vanilla, star anise and candied violet flavors, which deepen and become sweeter with aeration. Well-knit tannins add grip to a penetrating finish that leaves behind notes of dark berry preserves and spicecake. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$174.00 |
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Maldivinas Movida Laderas Vino Tierra 2009 embodies the quintessential expression of Spanish viticulture. Crafted meticulously in the renowned Laderas region of Rioja, this exquisite wine benefits from a unique terroir characterised by sun-drenched slopes and well-drained limestone soils. The estate, Maldivinas, with decades of heritage and a dedication to sustainable farming practices, cultivates primarily Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, employing traditional hand-harvesting methods combined with modern vinification techniques. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The meticulous selection from biodynamically managed vineyards enhances the wine’s purity and expression. On the palate, the 2009 vintage reveals a harmonious balance of ripe dark fruits, elegant tannins, and a long, lingering finish. Its complex bouquet features aromas of blackberry, plum, and a hint of tobacco, making Maldivinas Movida Laderas Vino Tierra 2009 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and elegance in their fine wine selection. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,675.00 |
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Rioja | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$473.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)I reported on the current release, the 2001 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, previously but underrated it slightly. This cuvee is sourced from a single plot called La Plana planted at over 1500 feet of elevation. It is made up of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo chosen for its acidity. The wine is aged for 10 months in new American oak followed by 21 months in seasoned oak. It is then held in bottle for 3-4 years prior to release. Deeply colored, spicy, elegant and complex, the wine has great volume and grip as well as exceptional length. It can be approached now but will easily have a 30 year lifespan. |
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Rioja | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,985.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very complex. Full and intense with fantastic depth and power. It goes on for minutes. It is a wine that exudes tradition but gives a sense of modernity with precise winemaking. Two years in oak, one in concrete and three or four in bottle. Drink on release and age onwards. |
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Rioja | 3 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,230.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory complexity on the nose, with iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather and dried mushrooms. A medium-to full-bodied, linear and zesty Rioja that’s full of nuanced flavors that linger through the very long, savory finish. Floral, too. Yet, it remains bright and precise. Tempranillo with 16% mazuelo. Drink on release or hold. |
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Rioja | 2 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,610.00 |
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James Suckling (100)So much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full-bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. Drink or hold. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$979.00 |
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Rioja | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$425.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is historical Rioja in the glass with dark-berry, Spanish-cedar, bark, mahogany and light earth aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, fine tannins that are layered and intense. It really is multilayered, with a citrus and cedar aftertaste. Wonderful length and composure. Try after 2023, but already fantastic. |
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Rioja | 1 | 94 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$258.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Fresh, serious, stylish and well balanced, this is a delightful 2015, with no sign of the heat of the vintage. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$250.00 |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$155.00 |
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Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2010 epitomises the renowned craftsmanship of Spain’s prestigious Rioja Alavesa region. Meticulously crafted from predominantly Tempranillo grapes, this Reserva undergoes an extended aging process of 36 months, including 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The vineyards, situated at optimal altitudes, benefit from a unique microclimate that enhances the grapes' complexity and depth. Marques de Riscal, established in 1858, blends traditional techniques with modern innovation to produce wines of exceptional quality. The 2010 vintage reveals a deep garnet hue, offering an intricate bouquet of ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant vanilla notes derived from oak maturation. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, persistent finish. This exquisite Rioja Reserva exemplifies the legacy and dedication of Marques de Riscal in creating fine wines for discerning connoisseurs. |
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Catalunya | 2 | 95.0 |
In Bond
SG$427.00 |
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The exquisite Raventós i Blanc Mas del Serral 2009, a sparkling wine of exceptional complexity and grace, hails from Catalonia, Spain. Crafted by the renowned Raventós i Blanc, a winemaking dynasty dating back to 1497, this wine exemplifies perfection with three years of lees ageing and a further six years of bottle ageing. Expertly sculpted from a blend of Xarel·lo and Parellada grapes delicately harvested from the prized Mas del Serral vineyard, it oscillates between freshness and maturity. Perfect acidity and fine bubbles introduce an amalgamation of bright citrus notes balanced with aged honey undertones, culminating in a lingering, nuanced finish. A glorious testament to the terroir, the Raventós i Blanc Mas del Serral 2009 effectively captures the minerality of the limestone-rich soils of the 12-hectare estate. Unquestionably, it stands among the premier Catalan sparkling wines. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$299.75 |
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Wine Advocate (95)2011 was a year of good ripeness and dry weather, similar to 2015 or 2019, a traditional Mediterranean year, when the 2011 Mas del Serral also showed a more traditional profile, with more toasty notes, some hints of cereals, honey and a touch of caramel, a little more oxidative than the 2012. It has 12.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.05, produced by pressing the full grapes and fermenting the juice in stainless steel and concrete eggs, kept with the lees for at least nine months and put to referment in bottle with Champagne neutral yeasts, and then matured with lees in bottle for 100+ months. It's a long-aging sparkling wine with high minerality and an austere mouthfeel, developing slowly in the glass and unfurling Mediterranean notes of fennel and esparto grass. It finishes very dry. This seems to be aging a little faster than the 2012. |
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Catalunya | 9 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$895.00 |
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Vinous (92)(50% carinena, 48% garnacha and 2% merlot) Inky violet. Vibrant cherry, cassis and violet aromas are deepened by smoky bacon, mocha and toasty oak. Tightly wound, with firmly structured dark berry flavors and no flab. Picks up a spicy quality on the impressively long, juicy finish, which offers an intriguing, rooty cola flavor. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$634.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)I had two vintages of the old-vine cuvée to taste side by side, starting with the 2014 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles. Made of 55% Cariñena and 45% Garnacha from old vines on slopes on slate llicorella soils, the fermentation and aging are the same as for the centenary Carignan: fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques. It has moderate alcohol and high acidity. It has already started developing some tertiary notes and shows some graphite and wet slate notes. The palate shows great balance, with concentration and freshness—what you're aiming for in a wine like this where pure power might be too much. 5,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2016. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$706.00 |
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Vinous (95)Vivid ruby-red. Energetic, mineral-accented red/dark berry, incense and floral pastille scents show excellent delineation and pick up a suggestion of licorice with air. Broad and fleshy on entry, then tighter on the midpalate, offering pliant black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Finishes very long and sweet, with slow-building tannins, a touch of smokiness and wonderful tension. (raised in a combination of clay amphoras and glass demi-johns) |
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Catalunya | 10 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$240.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2021 Martinet Bru was also bottled and ready for tasting. 2021 is a year of very good potential in Priorat. There is great tension here, and the wine has freshness, complexity and depth, something special, but it was not easy, as they got a lot of rain in September. It's elegant and balanced, the tannins are very fine and the wine feels very relaxed (quite remarkable, as it was recently bottled). It has to be one of the finest vintages of Martinet Bru. I find great purity here. Sara Pérez told me the 2021s seem to dance... There are some 56,000 bottles. This is bottled over a period of time, and they started in July 2022. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$494.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)I love the 2015 Clos Martinet, which I find complex and elegant while keeping the Priorat rustic character found in the best vintages, like 2000. It's balanced, and the palate feels ethereal for the concentration it has. The tannins are abundant but very fine-grained, and there is a sense of harmony that is captivating. A great Clos Martinet. I had the chance to drink the 2000 a few days before I tasted this, and it remains one of the best years they have produced. 2015 is also among the best years. The favorites for Sara Pérez are 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2017. 12,000 bottles were filled in April 2017. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$465.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The flagship 2018 Clos Martinet is the wine that started it all and is still a blend of Garnacha (Tinta and Peluda), Syrah, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell as it was since the beginning but now with a restrained 13.5% alcohol and higher acidity. Clos Martinet is a single five-hectare terraced vineyard planted with clonal material in 1986 on decomposed llicorella slate, iron and big rocks in the soil. The varieties are co-fermented depending on the date picked—at three different ripening times—in two concrete vats and 200-liter oak vats with indigenous yeast and whole clusters. The beginning and end of the élevage was in concrete, and in between they used 2,000- and 4,100-liter oak vats and some 20% in glass demijohn and amphorae. The wine is subtle and a bit shy, insinuating rather than in your face. There is a lot less ripeness than in the past. It's medium-bodied and fluid, fresh and balanced. This is a very elegant Clos Martinet. 11,070 bottles and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2020. |
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Catalunya | 2 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$427.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Their flagship 2019 Clos Martinet, one of the wines produced in the first vintage of the new Priorat in 1989 by the father of Sara Pérez, is still a blend of Garnacha (Tinta and Peluda), Syrah, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell. The nose is dark despite the lowish alcohol (13.5%) and has an earthy touch, with hints of fountain pen ink and abundant grainy tannins. 14,000 bottles produced. |
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Catalunya | 2 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$584.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The nose of the 2021 Clos Martinet is amazing, very different, perfumed, elegant and nuanced. I wondered why, and there was an explanation. In 2021, it had a shorter vinification, and part was fermented with carbonic maceration and matured mostly in concrete (like in 2009, when it was 100% in concrete, a one-off) and the rest in a 2,000-liter oak foudre. There's a lot of Garnacha (65%) and the vineyard is quite warm, so they had to find a way to equalize it down. It has 13.5% alcohol and a vibrant palate that is fine-boned and elegant, full of energy and an electric sensation of lightness. It's tasty and makes you salivate, with an almost salty touch. This is an amazing vintage for Clos Martinet. 16,696 bottles, 216 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2023. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$458.00 |
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Vinous (95)Inky ruby. A deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, Moroccan spices and floral pastilles, along with suggestions of cola, licorice and smoky minerals. Shows a suave blend of depth and energy to the sharply focused black raspberry, cherry vanilla, star anise and candied violet flavors, which deepen and become sweeter with aeration. Well-knit tannins add grip to a penetrating finish that leaves behind notes of dark berry preserves and spicecake. |
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