Klein Constantia: stellar whites, sweet and dry 
Marqués de Riscal: Gehry hotel outshining solid Rioja and Rueda 
La Rioja Alta: benchmark classical Riojas especially top flight Gran Reservas 
Marqués de Murrieta: Rioja aristocracy built around Castillo Ygay 
CVNE: Combining volume and classical quality 
Contino: Château-style Rioja and Graciano pioneers 
€10; 12%
In drinking the much younger 1996 within a week of the 1991, I could appreciate the recommendation of the producer to Dad, to drink this Champagne quickly. More complex aromas of toast and baking biscuits in this set the tone. Greenish tinge to the colour. Shared the subtle freshness with the ’91. 85% Pinot Meunier, and 15% Chardonnay, this one
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