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Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia was born in 2004 as the result of a joint venture betweenTempos Vega Sicilia, « T » and the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Boths firms share the idea of making great wines in La Rioja, a unique, singular, inimitable winegrowing region. After five years of terroir evaluation and acquisition of 98 ha of vineyard, the projecttakes shape in 2009 with the firts vintage of our two wines: Macán and Macán Clásico. To offer a modern and unique vision of Rioja is our philosophy, following the Bordeaux model of a first and second wine.
TERROIR : 90% argilo-calcareous, 10% argilo-ferrous
AVERAGE VINE AGE : 40 years
HARVEST : Hand-picking
WINEMAKING :Stainless steel barrels; malolactic fermentation in oak barrels; new and single-use barrels.
AGING: : 70% in new French oak barrels and 30% in barrels used for one vintage
BLEND : 100% Tempranillo
ALCOHOL : 14%
CELLARING POTENTIAL : 2035+
TASTING NOTES On the eye, the wine appears clear and bright, displaying a deep garnet color with violet highlights, suggesting both intensity and elegance.
The nose, initially discreet and precise, gradually opens to reveal a complex bouquet of ripe black fruits — blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry — enhanced by a touch of black cherry. Delicate floral notes of violet intertwine with nuances of sweet spices and cocoa, adding depth and refinement.
On the palate, the attack is clean, smooth, and enveloping. The wine shows a dense, juicy core with fine firmness, harmoniously balanced by perfectly integrated acidity. The tannins, still youthful yet finely sculpted, provide elegant structure, offering a precise and promising expression that reflects both character and aging potential.
