Alonso del Yerro 2005 Wine Advocate #166 (Aug 2006) - Robert Parker - 94 points - Drink 2006-2018 - $31.00 (2004) The 2004 Alonso del Yerro is 100% Tempranillo that was aged on its lees for 12 months in French oak prior to bottling. It is a seamless, opulent, voluptuous red boasting a flamboyant perfume of espresso roast, sweet black cherries, creme de cassis, licorice, and new oak. A stunning texture, superb ripeness, low acidity, silky tannin, and a long, heady finish indicate it should drink well for 10-12 years. This superb offering suggests this producer from the somewhat over-crowded Ribera del Duero appellation deserves consumers’ attention. No other than the great French winemaking guru, Stephane Derenoncourt, oversees the viticulture and winemaking at this estate. Critique : (2004) Robert Parker: 94 Information Alcool: 13,50 % Temps de décantation recommandé : 2 heures Température : 17°C Dégustation : 2007-2015