It was with great anticipation that I opened this bottle. First I still remember, how beautiful Baron De Ley Grand Reserva 2001 was last December 2010, then to compare this wine from another Tempranillo wine in the last LCBO New Release, Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2008. First how about this Baron De Ley Reserva 2005? Just by smelling this wine, I got excited. With complex aromas of cherry, black currant, dried figs, leather and tobacco leaf. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, fruity with good acidity and dusty tannins. The finish is smoky and smooth with ripe tannins. Now comparing Baron De Ley 2005 and Zuccardi Q 2008, both Tempranillo grape, both aged in American oak, same price but the difference is country of origin and vintage year 2005 vs 2008. Well it makes a difference in this case having a wine which is three years more mature. The Rioja flavours are better integrated and you get a smoother, more elegant wine for it. The Zuccardi Tempranillo is younger, the structure is a little tight and needs to shed some of its oak. In conclusion Baron De Ley 2005 has cellared the wine for you, this wine is more elegant, ready to enjoy and a much better value.
This wine was purchased on June 25, 2011 LCBO New Release at $19.95.
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