Valbuena 2007 Vega Sicilia

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Vega Sicilia
Millésime	2007
Pays	Espagne
Région	Ribera del Duero
Raisin	Tempranillo
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Sale
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (93)

I reviewed the 2007 Valbuena in Issue 189 (June 2010) when it was in bottle, but not yet released. It is composed of 80% Tempranillo with the remaining 20% Merlot and Malbec (the latter a rarely seen grape in Spain). Another 8 months in bottle seems to have resulted in a more expansive bouquet with notes of wood smoke, pencil lead, lavender, Asian spices, black cherry and blackberry. Rich, voluptuous, and lengthy on the palate, it is hard to resist now, but will continue to blossom for several more years and drink well through 2026.

Bodegas Vega Sicilia’s Valbuena receives 3 years in barrel and 2 years in bottle prior to release. Each year Vega Sicilia releases a small amount of a multi-vintage Unico Reserva Especial blended to reflect the house style of Vega Sicilia at its very best. The vagaries of vintage are blended away leaving a wine that is, in my opinion, better than any of the single vintage wines except in the very greatest years. It is a fascinating exercise to taste the Unico beside the Reserva Especial.

Winespectator (89)

Toast and espresso flavors mingle with black cherry, licorice and tar notes in this smoky red. This shows light, firm tannins and a lightly herbal finish. Harmonious and graceful, in the traditional style.

BOW (7.50)