Showing items 1
through 6 of
6
Bodegas Breton 1998 Alba de Breton Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $50
Much more classic than nouveau, with leather, red fruit and some tomato/rhubarb on the nose. The palate has plum, berry and earth, and while acidic, it more than holds its own. A bit of a throwback wine that’s prime for the dinner table. Finishes solid.
— M.S.
(9/1/2004)
Bodegas Breton 1996 Alba de Bretón Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $55
— M.M.
(9/1/2002)
Bodegas Breton 1996 Alba de Breton Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $55
This Rioja with a light- to medium-weight profile elicited quite varying responses. Undeniably elegant, some found it a bit thin, the sour-cherry tartness turning a bit puckery at the end. Others found it quite complex, well-integrated, smooth and supple, very Pinot Noir-like with a long, juicy dusty-tannin finish. Drink now through 2006.
(9/1/2002)
Bodegas Breton 2008 Loriñon Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $13
Floral and lightly earthy on the nose, with a touch of latex. Feels fresh and pure, with fine acidity pressing bright flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Gets toastier and darker on the finish, ending with spice and clarity.
— M.S.
(5/1/2012)
Bodegas Breton 2004 Alba de Breton Red (Rioja)
- Online Exclusive
- $72
There’s no shortage of ripe aromas: leather, berries and aged cheese. Yet the palate is quite sharp, with searing acidity sitting on top of red-berry flavors. This wine has unlimited aging potential, but will it ever taste great? That remains to be seen.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Bodegas Breton 1998 Loriñon Reserva Red (Rioja)
- $14
Dense, earthy and full of stable and tree bark aromas. Grapy, plum-skin flavors evolve with airing, leading toward a mildly tannic finish. With a hollow middle and pronounced acids, this is not perfect, but it has character.
— M.S.
(10/1/2003)
Showing items 1
through 6 of
6
Prominent Designations
Most Reviewed Varietals
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2009 Merry Edwards Klopp Ranch
Amazingly rich, offering deep, complex layers of cherries, black…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity