{"product_id":"marques-de-riscal-rioja-baron-de-chirel-2020-750ml-pre-sale-introductory-offer","title":"Marqués De Riscal Rioja Barón De Chirel 2020 750ml (Pre-Sale - Introductory Offer)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark Rioja with old-vine depth and modern elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e First produced in 1986, Barón de Chirel helped establish a new direction for premium Rioja, combining Marqués de Riscal’s heritage with Bordeaux-inspired winemaking. The 2020 vintage delivers a compelling combination of concentrated fruit, complex aromatics and substantial structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from low-yielding vineyards around Elciego, with vines approximately 80–110 years old, this wine captures the intensity of exceptional old-vine fruit. Individual parcels are fermented separately in French Allier oak vats, followed by 16 months in French oak barrels and a further 20 months of bottle maturation before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive aromas of dark berries, violets and graphite unfold with subtle leather and integrated oak. The palate is rich and concentrated, with layers of dark fruit supported by ripe, energetic tannins. Its combination of depth, structure and aromatic complexity makes this a distinctive choice for collectors and lovers of powerful Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Critical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points — Guía Proensa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe producer lists a perfect 100-point score for the 2020 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points — Guía Peñín 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA standout score for the 2020 vintage, confirmed by Marqués de Riscal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom century-old bush vines, the 2020 Baron de Chirel blends Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon aged entirely in French oak. It’s made in a modern style, powerful, intensely concentrated, and undeniably herbal and earthy. It can only be made in certain vintages because the two varieties ripen so differently – Tempranillo early and Cabernet late – so getting them to hit around the same time has been challenging over the years; sadly, climate change may be changing that, with Cabernet ripening sooner than it often used to. Currant, tobacco leaf, and dark cherry exude from a full-bodied core of supple tannin and lovely violet aromatics, a true testament to how well these grapes work together in the right hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIodine, mussels and some dark chocolate with blackberries and dark plums. Pretty opulent and a little more generous than the 2021 and 2019. More muscular, too, with fine-grained tannins and a long, creamy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Wine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommanding intensity and palate coating tannins lead the charge with this full-bodied Tempranillo. Aromatics of crushed fennel seed, wet tobacco, and cocoa linger through flavors of dark fruits robed in spiced chocolate. A kiss of balsamic appears through the finish. Lavish, structured, and delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted lamb, grilled steak, venison or slow-cooked game. It also complements cured ham and mature cheeses, making it an excellent centerpiece for a Spanish-inspired dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marqués de Riscal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barón de Chirel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja DOCa, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied red wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal Grape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 months in French Allier oak barrels, followed by 20 months in bottle before release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C \/ 61–64°F\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010498908443,"sku":"210000061069","price":124.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/w4ct6coll1mjecgjp0b9.jpg?v=1790025956","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/marques-de-riscal-rioja-baron-de-chirel-2020-750ml-pre-sale-introductory-offer","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}