"Lastly, the 2017 Rioja Gran Reserva checks in as 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano aged 24 months in French and American oak. It's another deeply hued red from this producer that has a complex, impeccably made style. Cedary red and black fruits, smoky tobacco, vanilla bean, and charcoal notes giveway to a rich, powerful Rioja that has ample structure, medium to full body, building tannins, and a great finish. This smoky, complex, satisfying effort will evolve for another 10-15 years."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 94 pts

"Tasting impeccably right now, the 2018 Rioja Gran Reserva has 5% Graciano giving a lift to the Tempranillo, fermented together in large oak vessels and concrete, and then aged two years in French oak only, both new and used. There’s tremendous life to this wine, shimmery layers of lush red fruit, oak spice, dried herb, and so much tension and length. The tannins are fine, and there’s a verticality to the full-bodied expression of the fruit. A long, persistent finish finds complement in plenty of acidity. Age 20 years or more. - Virginie BOONE"

- Jeb Dunnuck (Rioja and Ribera del Duero 2017-2023: Juggling Tradition with New Ways of Thinking ; July 2025), 95 pts