CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2009
95 Points - Revista Adega. CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva is the benchmark Rioja Gran Reserva, a wine that consistently combines age-worthy structure with elegance. The 2009 vintage, celebrated for its warmth and balance, delivers a classic expression of Rioja’s Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo blend. Matured for extended periods in oak, it showcases the house’s signature precision and depth.
Taste
The 2009 Imperial Gran Reserva opens with a bouquet of dried cherry, plum and subtle fig, framed by cedar, tobacco and hints of vanilla from its long oak ageing. On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet complex, with fine-grained tannins that provide structure without weight. Flavours of red and black fruit mingle with earthy undertones, a touch of leather, and delicate spice. The finish is long and refined, revealing the wine’s remarkable balance and the elegance only 14+ years in bottle can bring.
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Revista Adega (2009 Vintage)
About the Producer
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of Rioja’s most distinguished and historic producers, founded in 1879 in Haro. What sets CVNE apart is their “bodega within a bodega” for the Imperial range, using artisanal methods, French and American oak, and rigorous selection to craft only the best vintages into Imperial Gran Reserva. Their Imperial bottling has earned a reputation worldwide for age-worthiness, finesse, and being awarded some of Spain’s highest accolades - including being named Wine Spectator’s best wine in the world in 2013.
95 Points - Revista Adega. CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva is the benchmark Rioja Gran Reserva, a wine that consistently combines age-worthy structure with elegance. The 2009 vintage, celebrated for its warmth and balance, delivers a classic expression of Rioja’s Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo blend. Matured for extended periods in oak, it showcases the house’s signature precision and depth.
Taste
The 2009 Imperial Gran Reserva opens with a bouquet of dried cherry, plum and subtle fig, framed by cedar, tobacco and hints of vanilla from its long oak ageing. On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet complex, with fine-grained tannins that provide structure without weight. Flavours of red and black fruit mingle with earthy undertones, a touch of leather, and delicate spice. The finish is long and refined, revealing the wine’s remarkable balance and the elegance only 14+ years in bottle can bring.
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Revista Adega (2009 Vintage)
About the Producer
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of Rioja’s most distinguished and historic producers, founded in 1879 in Haro. What sets CVNE apart is their “bodega within a bodega” for the Imperial range, using artisanal methods, French and American oak, and rigorous selection to craft only the best vintages into Imperial Gran Reserva. Their Imperial bottling has earned a reputation worldwide for age-worthiness, finesse, and being awarded some of Spain’s highest accolades - including being named Wine Spectator’s best wine in the world in 2013.
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95 Points - Revista Adega. CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva is the benchmark Rioja Gran Reserva, a wine that consistently combines age-worthy structure with elegance. The 2009 vintage, celebrated for its warmth and balance, delivers a classic expression of Rioja’s Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo blend. Matured for extended periods in oak, it showcases the house’s signature precision and depth.
Taste
The 2009 Imperial Gran Reserva opens with a bouquet of dried cherry, plum and subtle fig, framed by cedar, tobacco and hints of vanilla from its long oak ageing. On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet complex, with fine-grained tannins that provide structure without weight. Flavours of red and black fruit mingle with earthy undertones, a touch of leather, and delicate spice. The finish is long and refined, revealing the wine’s remarkable balance and the elegance only 14+ years in bottle can bring.
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Revista Adega (2009 Vintage)
About the Producer
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of Rioja’s most distinguished and historic producers, founded in 1879 in Haro. What sets CVNE apart is their “bodega within a bodega” for the Imperial range, using artisanal methods, French and American oak, and rigorous selection to craft only the best vintages into Imperial Gran Reserva. Their Imperial bottling has earned a reputation worldwide for age-worthiness, finesse, and being awarded some of Spain’s highest accolades - including being named Wine Spectator’s best wine in the world in 2013.
