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Yjar

Yjar

The first Spanish wine in La Place de Bordeaux
Yjar
75 cl.
2020
98 Decántalo
96+ Parker
98 Suckling
redeemGet €3.21 in Saldo Decántalo by buying this product
Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Telmo Rodríguez
Winery Telmo Rodríguez
Contains sulphites
Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Grand Noir, Rojal, Tempranillo
Varieties Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Grand Noir, Rojal, Tempranillo
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Yjar 2020

Red wine. 30 meses en barricas de roble.

Yjar 2020 is a red wine of remarkable maturity and elegance. On the nose, it presents fresh aromas of violets combined with forest fruits such as raspberries and blueberries. Upon tasting, one detects notes of white pepper, flowers, and a mineral touch reminiscent of chalk and seashells. Its tannins are fine and dusty, with a silky structure. The finish is long and mineral, evoking the essence of a limestone terroir. A wine capable of ageing for 20 years and evolving beautifully over time. 

Style Yjar
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Cured cheeses, Red meat, Game

About Yjar

He kept it a secret for a decade. He worked tirelessly and finally Telmo Rodríguez has achieved success with Yjar, his personal project that has allowed him to make his way into La Place de Bordeaux, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious wine markets.

This particular wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja is the first Spanish red to be marketed in this space, established by the English and Dutch in the 16th century, boasting 800 years of history where merchants from around the globe come to acquire the finest wines produced in Bordeaux. Evidently, not everyone gains access to this exclusive showcase; however, over the past 20 years, other producers like Barón Philippe de Rothschild Almaviva (Chile), Opus One (California), and the Italian Massetto have managed to join this club.

Similarly, this new relationship serves to remind us of the historical connection between this French corner and the Rioja town of Labastida. Specifically, this village (located in La Rioja Alavesa) is the Spanish cradle of modern wine in the Bordeaux style. In fact, to be more precise, it was in this village that the first wine in the purest Medoc style was crafted in 1780. This is what Telmo Rodríguez aims to emulate from the 3.8 hectares of old and historic vineyard situated in Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri, at the Toloño monastery, a former property of the Hieronymite monks. Here, in the mountains, the vineyard is located between 600 and 800 meters above sea level and thrives on limestone soils (with a high concentration of carbonates and rocky terrain), where varieties such as tempranillo, graciano, garnacha, grand noir, and rojal are cultivated.

As for the vinification and production, everything has been kept under wraps and will continue to be so, safeguarded by extensive research and restoration efforts. As the saying goes: “In speech, discreet; in action, secret.” In this regard, Telmo Rodríguez tends to be rather reserved, releasing very limited productions that sell out within minutes of hitting the market. A true success. It's best to act swiftly and not rest on one's laurels. Undoubtedly, it is priceless to approach this small piece of Spanish wine history.

2020

Yjar 2020 is a red wine of remarkable maturity and elegance. On the nose, it presents fresh aromas of violets combined with forest fruits such as raspberries and blueberries. Upon tasting, one detects notes of white pepper, flowers, and a mineral touch reminiscent of chalk and seashells. Its tannins are fine and dusty, with a silky structure. The finish is long and mineral, evoking the essence of a limestone terroir. A wine capable of ageing for 20 years and evolving beautifully over time. 
2019 Yjar 2019 unfurls a spectrum of aromas, with highlights of fruits such as blueberries, interwoven with a delicate hint of spices (pepper) and nuanced herbal and woody scents. On the palate, it manifests with a subtle tension and a medium to full body where its plentiful yet refined tannins stand out. A superb high-end wine, exceedingly succulent with an extended and polished finish, it promises a favourable evolution.
2017

Yjar 2017 is a concentrated red wine. The nose is complex and changing, very harmonious and serious, with hints of plums, figs, dark chocolate, walnuts and cloves. The palate is young and modern, full-bodied with elegant, well-polished tannins. Intense and fruity. Chalky and flavoursome finish.
2020
96+ Parker
98 Suckling
2019
97 Parker
99 Suckling
2018
100 Suckling
2017
96 Parker
97 Suckling

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