Marqués de Murrieta Capellanía Reserva 2019
Rioja
Spain, Spain
Regular price£443.15
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Arriving: Autumn 2026
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| Style: White | Packaging: OCC |
| ABV: 14.0% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2026 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2035 |
| Grapes: 100% Viura | |
Critic scores
95 RP, 94 VM, 96 JS, 95 TA, 97 DC
Critic reviews
"2019 saw an early start of the harvest, with low yields and small grapes with concentration but balance. The 2019 Capellanía, an update on the long-aging whites from yesteryear, was produced with grapes picked on the 10th and 11th of September. The must fermented in concrete and matured in French oak barrels for 23 months, followed by another 13 months in concrete. It did not go through malolactic. They increased the time in concrete after aging in barrel, which seems to have worked very well; the wine is subtler, more elegant and balanced. It's direct, precise, fresh and elegant, with a vibrant palate and certain lightness. It has energy and light. 30,378 bottles and 1,204 magnums produced. It was bottled in May 2023"
Luis Gutiérrez, February 2024, RobertParker.com
"The 2019 Marqués de Murrieta Capellanía is 100% Viura aged for 23 months in barrel and 13 months in tank. Aromas of stewed apple, pear, citrus blossom and herbs dominate, with oak sitting gently in the background. Creamy and textured with chalky grip and moderate volume, this is expressive now and poised to gain further complexity with time in bottle. Viura’s evolution rewards patience."
Joaquín Hidalgo, May 2025, Vinous.com
"Steely and floral nose of white nuts like macadamias, meringue, star fruit and a touch of green pineapple. Round and full-bodied but surprisingly bright and lively, with vibrant acidity providing the backbone. Really long and pure, while there is also suppleness and fleshiness. From the five-hectare Capellania vineyard, where most of the vines are over 100 years old. One of the best viuras out there. Lovely now, but you should seriously consider aging this."
Zekun Shuai, August 2024, JamesSuckling.com
"The 6ha Capellanía vineyard at 485m, the highest point of the Ygay estate in Rioja Alta, this 100% Viura was fermented in 9,400-litre concrete vats before ageing 23 months in 225-litre Allier French oak barrels and 13 months in concrete vats, bottled in May 2023. Delicate and enticing saline notes, jasmine and bright citrus open to an elegant palate with perfectly integrated oak. The time in bottle has really made an impact here, producing a very complete and complex wine that clearly has ageing potential but is perfectly ready to drink. Fine-grained woody notes on the finish bring lift and freshness, and invite one to drink more! Class."
Beth Willard, March 2025, Decanter.com
Luis Gutiérrez, February 2024, RobertParker.com
"The 2019 Marqués de Murrieta Capellanía is 100% Viura aged for 23 months in barrel and 13 months in tank. Aromas of stewed apple, pear, citrus blossom and herbs dominate, with oak sitting gently in the background. Creamy and textured with chalky grip and moderate volume, this is expressive now and poised to gain further complexity with time in bottle. Viura’s evolution rewards patience."
Joaquín Hidalgo, May 2025, Vinous.com
"Steely and floral nose of white nuts like macadamias, meringue, star fruit and a touch of green pineapple. Round and full-bodied but surprisingly bright and lively, with vibrant acidity providing the backbone. Really long and pure, while there is also suppleness and fleshiness. From the five-hectare Capellania vineyard, where most of the vines are over 100 years old. One of the best viuras out there. Lovely now, but you should seriously consider aging this."
Zekun Shuai, August 2024, JamesSuckling.com
"The 6ha Capellanía vineyard at 485m, the highest point of the Ygay estate in Rioja Alta, this 100% Viura was fermented in 9,400-litre concrete vats before ageing 23 months in 225-litre Allier French oak barrels and 13 months in concrete vats, bottled in May 2023. Delicate and enticing saline notes, jasmine and bright citrus open to an elegant palate with perfectly integrated oak. The time in bottle has really made an impact here, producing a very complete and complex wine that clearly has ageing potential but is perfectly ready to drink. Fine-grained woody notes on the finish bring lift and freshness, and invite one to drink more! Class."
Beth Willard, March 2025, Decanter.com