Rioja, Spain
Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia Macán 2018
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Ratings
The Wine Advocate: 94
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Composition
100% Tempranillo
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Glass
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Vessel
50% new French oak barrels, 10% American oak barrels and 40% used ones
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Body
Medium-full
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Alcohol content
14.0
Tasting Notes
"Their second wine in the Bordeaux sense is the 2018 Macán Clásico, which in the cooler and late year (they picked between October 2nd and 14th) fermented in stainless steel and matured in 50% new French oak barrels, 10% American oak barrels and 40% used ones for 12 months. The wine has moderate ripeness and alcohol (14%) in a fresher, subtler and more elegant year with good freshness (a pH of 3.75) and balance. It's young and creamy, a baby that will improve as it burns down that fat. Separating the press wine by quality and aging it separately seems to have increased the precision. It has to be one of the finest vintages for this wine; it is round and nicely textured. It could be an improved version of the 2016. 151,411 bottles, 1,053 magnums and some larger formats were filled during August 2020. - Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate
Our cold-chain delivery process
Our cold-chain delivery process
The Great Domaines cold chain promise: from the vineyard to your glass
At Great Domaines, we're passionate about delivering wines in perfect condition. Our meticulous cold chain process ensures that every bottle arrives at your doorstep just as the winemaker intended.
Why Our Cold Chain Matters
Our cold chain is an unbroken logistics chain, but it’s also our commitment to excellence. By maintaining optimal temperature from vineyard to cellar, we preserve the nuanced flavours, aromas, and ageing potential of each wine.When you uncork a bottle from Great Domaines, you're tasting the wine exactly as the winemaker envisioned. We don’t just want to sell wine, we want to deliver an excellent experience along with a story, and a moment of perfection.
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Delivery policy
Delivery policy
Safe delivery, every time. We ship all wines in secure packaging, with full insurance coverage. Johannesburg deliveries come straight from our cellars. Expect your order within 2–5 business days. For more details, see our delivery policy.
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