Yjar 2019 is an exclusive wine from the legendary winemaker Telmo Rodr\u00edguez and his project in Rioja Alavesa. The wine marks a new and ambitious chapter in Spanish winemaking and is already regarded as a modern icon.
\nOrigin and terroir
\nThe name Yjar comes from the historic owner, the Duke of H\u00edjar, and refers to the Granja Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Remelluri estate in Rioja Alavesa. The vineyards are situated high in the mountains at 600\u2013800 meters above sea level, with limestone-rich soils that lend the wines remarkable freshness and minerality. This area carries a long winemaking tradition and offers a unique terroir where history and nature meet.
\nGrapes and winemaking
\nYjar comes from 3.8 hectares of old vines, planted with a field blend of native Rioja varieties. Tempranillo and Garnacha dominate, complemented by Graciano and the rarer varieties Granegro and Rojal. The winemaking is respectful and precise, followed by 30 months of maturation in French oak barrels and large foudres. The extended ageing provides depth, complexity, and a refined balance between tradition and innovation.
\nNose and palate
\nYjar 2019 immediately impresses with its aromatic depth. The bouquet reveals layers of blood orange, cherry blossom, sage, thyme, dried flowers, and a touch of incense. The red fruit is fresh and vibrant, while herbs and floral notes add elegance.
\nOn the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with polished tannins and a firm mineral backbone. Flavours of red berries and blueberries combine with hints of black pepper, cedar, and cocoa. Subtle herbal nuances and a whisper of smoke add complexity. The balance between fruit, acidity, and structure is striking, creating a refined and energetic mouthfeel.
\nThe finish is long, fresh, and harmonious, lingering with notes of fruit, spice, and minerality.
\nImpression and status
\nYjar 2019 is already seen as a milestone in Rioja. Critics have awarded it some of the highest scores ever given to a Spanish cuv\u00e9e, praising its delicacy, balance, and precision alongside its energy and intensity.
\nDistribution
\nThe wine also holds a unique place on the international stage. Yjar 2019 was among the first Spanish wines released through La Place de Bordeaux \u2013 the distribution platform reserved for some of the world\u2019s most prestigious wines. This underscores its significance and its rightful place among the very best.
\nSummary
\nYjar Rioja 2019 unites historic terroir with modern craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. It is both intense and energetic, yet elegant and harmonious \u2013 a wine that expresses the depth of Rioja Alavesa and Telmo Rodr\u00edguez\u2019s vision, and one that is already regarded as a future classic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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