Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia
Macán Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
A big story with big names behind this wine. Macan is the result of a new partnership between Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild born out of a meeting between Pablo Alvarez and Benjamin de Rothschild in 2003. The winery is being built in Rioja, the first move if Vega into the region and the winery is designed to be a monument ;-) The result is un unapproachable wine based on Tempranillo, that needs still a few year to age. My score 86 (better with time?), drink from 2019-2027
A big story with big names behind this wine. Macan is the result of a new partnership between Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild born out of a meeting between Pablo Alvarez and Benjamin de Rothschild in 2003. The winery is being built in Rioja, the first move if Vega into the region and the winery is designed to be a monument ;-) The result is un unapproachable wine based on Tempranillo, that needs still a few year to age. My score 86 (better with time?), drink from 2019-2027
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016
Turns out French oak and Rioja are friends. Pretty!
Turns out French oak and Rioja are friends. Pretty!
Jul 8th, 2015
2010 Vintage. Great nose! Black cherry, anise, slate, cassis, lilac, menthol, & cedar with sweet black fruit. The palate is supple and rich. Soft like merlot, but rich and spicy. Plum, boysenberry, cassis, & licorice. This wine finishes soft and sensual, but full.
2010 Vintage. Great nose! Black cherry, anise, slate, cassis, lilac, menthol, & cedar with sweet black fruit. The palate is supple and rich. Soft like merlot, but rich and spicy. Plum, boysenberry, cassis, & licorice. This wine finishes soft and sensual, but full.
Mar 20th, 2015
@ home, more body than a usual Rioja
@ home, more body than a usual Rioja
Apr 13th, 2019
It could be some error while bottling, but very nice wine even just baby.
It could be some error while bottling, but very nice wine even just baby.
Jun 5th, 2014Need to age or wake some minutes, Sherry red notes, tender
Need to age or wake some minutes, Sherry red notes, tender
Nov 7th, 2016
Dark ruby color, cherries, oak, a bit of spice, velvety tannin, med body, over ripe. Not much structure for a Rioja. Great with food.
Dark ruby color, cherries, oak, a bit of spice, velvety tannin, med body, over ripe. Not much structure for a Rioja. Great with food.
Jan 27th, 2016
Classic Rioja with 100% Tempranillo, the Burgundy of Spain. Very aromatic and rich in smell. Very good, mid to high body and smooth, still developing.
Classic Rioja with 100% Tempranillo, the Burgundy of Spain. Very aromatic and rich in smell. Very good, mid to high body and smooth, still developing.
May 17th, 2015
still feeling some oak on the palate but a class act, smooth as silk, full body and this chocolate after taste that goes wonderfully with the tempranillo profile. having the 2010 and fully enjoying it !
still feeling some oak on the palate but a class act, smooth as silk, full body and this chocolate after taste that goes wonderfully with the tempranillo profile. having the 2010 and fully enjoying it !
Dec 25th, 2014