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Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia was bornin 2004 as the result of a joint venture betweenTempos Vega Sicilia, « T » and the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Both firms sharethe 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 project takes shape in 2009 with the first 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: : 50% in new French oak barrels and 50% in barrels used for one vintage (10% in american oak)
BLEND : 100% Tempranillo
ALCOHOL : 14%
CELLARING POTENTIAL : 2031+
TASTING NOTES
On the eye, the wine appears clear and bright, dressed in a deep garnet color with ruby highlights, suggesting both finesse and intensity. The nose is expressive and precise, revealing a harmonious bouquet of fresh cherry and raspberry, enhanced by a delicate touch of red fruit jam.
Subtle, finely integrated oak notes add an elegant toasted nuance, accompanied by light accents of sweet spices and blond tobacco.
On the palate, the attack is supple and vibrant. The wine develops with energy, offering volume and a fluid texture, supported by perfectly balanced acidity that enhances the sensation of freshness. The tannins, present yet silky and already well integrated, provide elegant structure and hint at fine aging potential.
