2009 Vega Sicilia "Valbuena" Ribera del Duero
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Wine Advocate
Reviewed January 2019No, the 2009 Valbuena is not a current release, but I had a bottle blind at a tasting and most people, including myself, guessed it was a Grand Cru Burgundy, so aromatic, floral, expressive and elegant it was. We couldn't believe it when the wine was revealed. Later, a bottle of the 2010 was opened, and it confirmed it as the best Valbuena of recent times, with a rare combination of elegance and power, combining characters of fine Burgundy and elegant Syrah from the Northern Rhône. (LG)
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Professional Reviews
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Decanter
The 2009 is a youthful, lighter and fresher Valbuena which has not been over-extracted. It may lack the weight and intensity of a vintage for long ageing, but it’s a lovely wine. Aromas of blueberry and wild herbs lead into a refined palate with silky tannins. Maturation has been well handled, with five months in 20,000-litre vats, 18 months in new American and French oak barrels, three months in used casks, and finally five months in large vats.
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Vinous
Opaque ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented aromas of dark berries, cherry pit and potpourri, with a toasty topnote. Minerally, incisive and sweet on the palate, offering smoky cherry and blackcurrant flavors complicated by vanilla, mocha and licorice. Shows impressive power and vivacity on the youthfully tannic finish, with the smoke and spice notes strongly repeating. (JR)
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Wine Enthusiast
This is the best Valbuena since 2005, and it may be better than that. Exotic aromas of leather, lemon peel, sawdust and boysenberry come in front of a tannic but lively and intricate palate. Baked, heady flavors of black fruits, pepper and mocha finish with chocolate and vanilla as well as juicy acidity. Drink now through 2022. *Cellar Selection* (MS)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Origin | Ribera del Duero, Spain |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1169432 |