2004 Cirsion
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There is a real brightness to the 2004 and today it sits firmly in its drinking window, although the overall balance and concentration will see it hold here for some years yet. It has a really inviting nose of red aniseed and dark spice alongside more tertiary moss and forest floor notes. The fruit is on the darker black berry spectrum with vibrant acidity making it feel so lively on the palate. There is lovely volume and weight to the wine, the tannins now fully resolved and melded with the fruit. (100% Tempranillo, 14.5% alcohol)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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The 2004 Cirsion is a different kettle of fish, as it should be given the price. It is becoming clear that 2004 was a great vintage in Rioja and this wine is truly special. Dark ruby/purple in color, it exhibits a stunning nose of acacia flowers, black cherry, black currant, and spice box. This is followed by a rich, opulent, powerful wine which manages to retain a velvety palate-feel and superb elegance. There is a splendid integration of oak, tannin and acidity and the structure for 4-6 years of further development. Drink this terrific Rioja over the next 12-15 years. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
Vibrant healthy crimson. Very exciting notes that are not just fruit – though for the moment ripe black cherries reign on the palate – but much more layered with some very fine, aromatics of dried herbs. Great texture and length. Even some delicacy – a difficult wine to describe this as it really is on the cusp of modern and traditional – and therefore pretty clever probably. (JR)
About the producer
While being one of the youngest estates in Rioja, Bodegas Roda has quickly become one of its finest and certainly most innovative. The estate was set up in 1987. The name Roda is the contraction of the two owners’ names, Mario Rottlant Solá and Carmen Daurella Aguilera