Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva 1986

Intense, dark cherry-red color. Complex bouquet that reveals a splendid balance of mature fruit and a delicate touch of spice (vanilla, refined leather) from the French oak. Powerful in the mouth with sensations of fleshy, crystallized fruit that highlight a pleasant fullness in which the slightly toasted notes from the wood are perfectly integrated. A very elegant wine that promises to develop splendidly in bottle.

Expert Review

#44 on Wine Enthusiast's Best 100 of 2008
92 Points - "Might this be the best wine Marqués de Cáceres has produced? The vintage is one of Spain’s greatest, and gran reserva is supposed to be Rioja in its loftiest form.
So indulge in this beauty’s rock-solid structure, lovely violet and raspberry aromas, and long, stout finish. Best from 2012–2018."

Food Pairings

An ideal wine to accompany game dishes in sauce or ragout, lamb or beef with spices (roast, stewed or grilled), and mature or blue cheese. Serve between 60-65ºF.