Region: Rioja, Spain
Sub-Region: Rioja Alta
Variety: Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%)
Vintage: 2015
The Wine
Founded in 1890, La Rioja Alta stands as one of Spain’s benchmark bodegas, crafting classic wines of longevity and polish. The Gran Reserva 904 2015 is a masterwork from a cool, balanced vintage in Rioja Alta. Sourced from the estate’s 60-year-old vines in Villalba, Briñas and Rodezno, it blends Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano for lift and structure. The wine aged four years in 100% American oak barrels coopered in-house, with quarterly rackings, followed by extended bottle maturation prior to release.
Aromas of red cherry, leather, cedar, pipe tobacco and polished spice lead into a palate of remarkable harmony — bright acidity and ultra-fine tannins carrying a long, savoury finish that defines the 904 style.
Wine Enthusiast in fact named Gran Reserva 904 as their number one wine in the world in 2016.
Cellared Says
If patience had a signature, it would taste like this. The 2015 Gran Reserva 904 balances generosity with restraint, showing the kind of classical grace that only decades of experience deliver. A cellar treasure that drinks beautifully now yet will reward 20 years more. Got to love Rioja, it’s got so much to give. Drink 2025–2045.
Wine Reviews
“Medium-garnet in colour with aromas of balsamic, redcurrants, tobacco and sweet spices. Medium- to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and wonderful energy. A wine of purity and balance.”
98 Points – James Suckling
“The 2015 Gran Reserva 904 is superb, polished and harmonious. Aromatic and poised with layers of spice, orange peel, sweet red fruit and cedar.”
99 Points – Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate
“Traditional Rioja at its finest — sweet red fruits, balsamic lift, soft tannins and perfectly judged oak.”
96 Points – Decanter
Region: Rioja, Spain
Sub-Region: Rioja Alta
Variety: Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%)
Vintage: 2015
The Wine
Founded in 1890, La Rioja Alta stands as one of Spain’s benchmark bodegas, crafting classic wines of longevity and polish. The Gran Reserva 904 2015 is a masterwork from a cool, balanced vintage in Rioja Alta. Sourced from the estate’s 60-year-old vines in Villalba, Briñas and Rodezno, it blends Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano for lift and structure. The wine aged four years in 100% American oak barrels coopered in-house, with quarterly rackings, followed by extended bottle maturation prior to release.
Aromas of red cherry, leather, cedar, pipe tobacco and polished spice lead into a palate of remarkable harmony — bright acidity and ultra-fine tannins carrying a long, savoury finish that defines the 904 style.
Wine Enthusiast in fact named Gran Reserva 904 as their number one wine in the world in 2016.
Cellared Says
If patience had a signature, it would taste like this. The 2015 Gran Reserva 904 balances generosity with restraint, showing the kind of classical grace that only decades of experience deliver. A cellar treasure that drinks beautifully now yet will reward 20 years more. Got to love Rioja, it’s got so much to give. Drink 2025–2045.
Wine Reviews
“Medium-garnet in colour with aromas of balsamic, redcurrants, tobacco and sweet spices. Medium- to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and wonderful energy. A wine of purity and balance.”
98 Points – James Suckling
“The 2015 Gran Reserva 904 is superb, polished and harmonious. Aromatic and poised with layers of spice, orange peel, sweet red fruit and cedar.”
99 Points – Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate
“Traditional Rioja at its finest — sweet red fruits, balsamic lift, soft tannins and perfectly judged oak.”
96 Points – Decanter
