Mature Rioja in double magnum - drinking now and at sharp price

2005 CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva
Mature Rioja in double magnum - drinking now and at sharp price

This is a great wine, which transports you to the old Grand Reservas of yesteryear.
Luis Gutiérrez, robterparker.com

2005 CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva - £340 per double magnum (300cl) in bond
2005 CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva


We are pleased to offer a mature Rioja, made in the classical style, in a double magnum, which is ideal for drinking now and over the next few years.

While 75cl bottles of 2005 Imperial Gran Reserva are approaching the end of their drink dates, in double magnum the wine has five years or more development ahead.

This is a great opportunity to purchase the leading Rioja from CVNE at the very best price in the UK market for this format.


A few brief points on Imperial Gran Reserva:

  • The grapes are sourced from the finest vineyards in Rioja Alta at an altitude of 550-650 metres
  • As you would expect it is predominantly Tempranillo with a touch of Mazuelo and Graciano
  • It is aged for 24 months in a mixture of both French and American oak barriques
  • It is only made in the very best vintages!


2005 CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva
£340 per double magnum (300cl) in bond

95 points, Luis Gutiérrez, robterparker.com
The 2005 Imperial Gran Reserva is firing on all cylinders. Smoked cured meats, balsamic notes of beeswax, antique shop and incense define the complex and elegant nose. The medium-bodied palate reveals an impressively powerful wine which manages to feel light on its feet. I needed to swallow a bit of wine to make sure; yes, it’s truly elegant and classic. This is a great wine, which transports you to the old Grand Reservas of yesteryear. It delivers great quality at a great price Drink 2016-2023. CVNE seems to have improved its basic range of wines in the last few years, which is very good news, as they seem to be readily available and with attractive prices. The Imperial Gran Reserva is back at the helm of quality. Drink 2016-2023.


Please email finewineoffers@atlasfinewines.com to request a double magnum.

All the best,

Atlas Fine Wines

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