2009 Bodegas Campillo Rioja Gran Reserva

With a developed nose of forest floor, cigar box, sweet spices and cured meat, the 2009 Gran Reserva is the most classical within the Campillo range. It has plenty of tannins and feels a bit developed, like the fruit is now receding and the tannic structure might remain. I'd drink it sooner rather than later. 30,000 bottles produced. It's been in bottle since the summer of 2013, after 30 months in new barriques. Review Date: February 2018