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 
c. £5; 12.5%
Yeastiness combines nicely in aroma with redcurrants. On the tongue it has a degree of tarriness / liquoriceness alongside the typical light fruitiness of beaujolais, which added some interest and complexity. Very drinkable wine.
19. Maison Thorin Pierre Chanau, Beaujolais Villages, 1997
19. Maison Thorin Pierre Chanau, Beaujolais Villages, 1997
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