Cirsion 2005

The saturated purple 2005 Cirsion emits complex aromas of spice box, incense, lavender, plum, and black cherry. Sweet, layered, and opulent, this powerful effort has enough structure to evolve for 10-15 years. Dense and super-concentrated, it has impeccable balance which should lead to a long life for this impressive wine. It will offer prime drinking from 2020 to 2045. Bodegas Roda is a family-owned winery in Rioja that was founded in 1987. The winery was completed in 1991, and the first commercial vintage was 1992. Three tiers of wine have been produced, Roda, Roda I, and Cirsion, all from the estate’s 17 parcels of vines, each of which is vinified separately. No wine is made from vines less than 30 years of age. Roda I focuses on the dark fruit side of the spectrum, while Cirsion is a selection of the best vines within 4 of the 17 blocks. This luxury cuvee is produced only in good years; 2002 was not produced, and 2008 will be skipped over as well.

Score: 96

Jay Miller, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2045 29 June 2010