Vega Sicilia, 'Valbuena No. 5' 2010 (3 BT)

Vega Sicilia, 'Valbuena No. 5' 2010

Ribera del Duero

The year of the new winery here, with more precision in working the vineyard parcels. 90% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot. This was an easy vintage, much acclaimed from the start. In 2018, a great Tempranillo, scented/smoky, bilberries nose that comes out to greet you. On the palate, a beautiful, silky texture, with glorious ripe fruit. This is a big wine, but the freshness covers the alcohol. Luscious and opulent, with a lift at the end. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

3 bts (owc)

A youthful array of mostly Bordeaux, featuring all the 1st Growths, both Pichons and other Super Seconds, Petrus and Cheval Blanc, counter-balanced

by mouth-watering lots of Dugat-Py, Lafon and Vega Sicilia from careful climate-controlled storage

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid