Pre-arrival. Will arrive in Spring/Summer 2025
Size 750mL
YJAR connects us with the incredible effort of mantaining this historical vineyard and the need to offer the “the grand vin” of this country.
In 1787 in Rioja and Labastida, Manuel Quintano made the first modern wine in Spain. In 1870, Labastida played a major role in the “Medoc Alavés” adventure. Today, 150 years later, YJAR approaches Bordeaux to take the jour- ney together in order to offer the best wine of our history.
Telmo Rodriguez is considered a pioneer winemaker in Spain, with a love for native grape varietals and for restoring ancient vineyards
• One of the oldest vineyards of Rioja (1420), that used to be managed by the Duque de Hijar
• Yjar is 3.8 hectares only
• Located in the Sierra de Tolono, on calcareous soil, 600 to 800 meters above the sea level
• Massal selection of Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Granegro & Rojal
• Organic agricultural practices
• 30 months of ageing in 1,500 liters’ foudres made of French oak
• Third vintage of the very first Spanish wine on La Place de Bordeaux
• Silky tannins and polished mouthfeel, great ageing potential
• A Must Have
VILLAGE: Labastida de Álava.
PLACE: The property is located in the foothills of the Sierra de Toloño, between 600 and 800 meters above sea level.
VARIETIES: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Granegro and Rojal.
VINEYARD: Old, goblet trained high-altitude vineyard, co-planted with a massal selection
Reviews:
97 The Drinks Business (Collin Hay)
96 Jane Anson
96+ Wine Advocate
Important information to note:
Given the recent lifting of tariffs, 2022 Bordeaux Futures are offered assuming no charges due to tariffs. Should tariffs be in place at the time the of importation into the US, added costs as a result of the tariffs will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Shipping charges will be calculated and added at the time of delivery in the summer of 2025