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Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2001 Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)
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- $29
A surprise and a true find in that this wine is excellent but priced well below its quality level. The nose is outright gorgeous; it’s subtle, spicy, layered with dried fruit and folds in hints of tomato leaf and dill. The palate is expressive, delicate and offers smooth, leathery flavors. In a perfect state of evolution; drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2004 Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo Red (Rioja)
- $24
Starts out with baked, mulchy aromas of earthy leather, raisin and tobacco and gets more complex with air. The palate is narrow and clean, with good intensity and flavors of brown sugar, mocha and dried berry fruits. More light and oaky than fruity on the finish. Ready to drink now.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2006 Rioja Bordón Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $15
Classic in its aromas, earthiness, zesty acidity and dried fruit character. The mouthfeel is bright, juicy and fresh, with earthy berry flavors, a mild baked element, chocolate notes and leather. Expands on the finish, and overall this is a textbook wine that’s honest and sings of what Rioja represents.
— M.S.
(4/1/2012)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2006 Rioja Bordón Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
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- $12
A nice, floral, medium-bodied Rioja that should not steer anyone wrong. The nose is harmonized and not overpowering, while the feel is good and easy and the flavors of berry, plum and mild chocolaty oak work well together. Holds its line on the finish as well.
— M.S.
(10/1/2010)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 1999 Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $22
Rusty colored, with mature aromas of earth, tobacco, vanilla and dill. It's crisp and lean on the tongue, with tangy, alert flavors of tomato, pie cherry, dill weed and vanilla. Composed but lightweight, and seemingly at its peak as far as drinkability.
— M.S.
(11/1/2009)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2004 Barón D'Anglade Reserva Red (Rioja)
- $40
A heavier style of Rioja, with raisin and prune aromas and a brandied character. The palate is expectedly flush and ripe, with weight and size along with black cherry and herbal tea flavors. Shows good stamina and fullness on the finish. Ready to drink now before it starts to fade.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2005 Rioja Bordón Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
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- $12
With its light leafy aromas and spice notes, this wine takes you back to another era in Rioja. It offers traditional flavors of tomato, nectarine peel and raspberry on a dry, juicy palate. Nothing special but perfectly good for fans of classic everyday Rioja wines. Imported by Admiral Imports. Best Buy.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2007 Rioja Bordón Crianza Red (Rioja)
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- $13
Opens with pleasant, traditional aromas of dried red fruits, spice and citrus peel. The wine has a mature feel with tomato, dried currant, raspberry and light mocha flavors. Finishes earthy and a touch herbal. Nice as lighter-framed Rioja goes.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
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