Benjamin Rothschild Vega Sicilia, Macan

Benjamin Rothschild Vega Sicilia, MacanWonderfully inky depths to the colour and also the palate, with a silky texture and underlying floral notes that sit alongside the power to add an injection of freshness and balance. This has the generosity of Rioja, the sexy smoky edge to the black cherry fruit that adds approachability to the best wines, but also displays a real sense of restraint and subtle power. Still young, this again has high spice and concentrated flavours that will soften

I tasted bottle number 4

all nicely balanced by precise tannins

even with traces of menthol as the Cabernets take the lead here

Lovely and understated

This is close to its peak

with a racy spine of acidity and a long

Beautiful on the nose

The 2010 Cheval des Andes is produced with grapes grown at an old vineyard (planted in 1929) at Las Compuertas

This too is very good

(vinified with 90% whole clusters)

licorice and graphite

A deft application of wood frames ripe aromas of plum