Even from the first sniff, one can tell that this is a festive wine. Not intense, not fruity, not oaky, but deep and focused, calm and noble. The components move in the same direction, with the promise of complete harmony. Aromas of raspberry, orange, dark chocolate, tobacco and soy sauce appear on the nose. It is medium-plus bodied, ripe, with round acidity and nicely integrated tannins. A finish that lasts for minutes. No Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial was made this year, so the grapes of the best plots also ended up in this wine. It’s a masterpiece. (James Suckling: 98 points)