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Barón de Ley Gran Reserva

Name: Barón de Ley Gran Reserva
Brand: Baron de Ley
Price: 21.8 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

4.7

Velvety smooth and aged: 24 months in oak barrels, 5 years in the bottle – classic Rioja elegance.

21,80 €

0,75 l (29,07 €/l)

2019

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Barón de Ley Gran Reserva

The Barón de Ley Gran Reserva is a red wine from Rioja for all those who appreciate classic Spanish wine culture at its most mature. Anyone who has ever understood what time in the cellar does to Tempranillo will not soon forget this wine.

After 24 months of aging in French and American oak barrels and more than five years in the bottle, it demonstrates what Gran Reserva means: aromatic depth, silky tannins, and a long, warm finish. Robert Parker awarded it 91 points .

Ideal with leg of lamb, Ibérico charcuterie or aged Manchego cheese . Also a sure choice as a gift for Rioja lovers.

Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo

Origin Rioja, Spain

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 13,5 % Vol.

Serving temp. 16–18 °C

Volume 0,75 l

Country of Origin Spain

Region Rioja

Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo

Wine Color Red Wine

Vintage 2019

Alcohol Content 13,5 % Vol.

Residual Sugar? 2 g/l

Reviews

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Exceptional and fair price

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Highly recommended

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Barón de Ley Gran Reserva 2019 taste?

Due to the long barrel aging and several years in the bottle, it shows ripe, dark fruit, soft tannins, and a warm, lingering finish. The style is classic Rioja: structured, but without hard edges.

Is the wine dry?

Yes, completely dry. The residual sugar is not noticeable — the finish feels warm due to the alcohol (13.5% vol.) and the wood aging, not due to sugar.

What does the Gran Reserva pair best with?

Leg of lamb, braised beef cheeks, or grilled steak are classic companions. Ibérico cold cuts, chorizo, or aged Manchego also work well — especially if you want to use it as a tapas wine.

At what temperature should I serve it?

16–18 °C. Directly from the cellar (approx. 12–14 °C), it needs 20–30 minutes at room temperature or briefly in a decanter for the aromas to fully unfold.

Do I have to decant it?

Not mandatory, but recommended. Despite the long bottle aging, a Gran Reserva benefits from 30–45 minutes of air — this makes the tannins smoother and highlights the finish.

How long can I store it?

The 2019 is ready to drink now, but still has potential for another 5–8 years in a cool, dark cellar. After that, experience shows that the fruit flattens out without the wine spoiling.

Baron de Ley

Barón de Ley was founded in 1985 with a clear ambition: to establish a bodega in the DOCa Rioja modeled after the great Médoc châteaux—consistently focused on its own grapes and extended aging. The winery is located in Mendavia, in the Navarrese part of Rioja, in a restored 16th-century Benedictine monastery. Here, only Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are produced—no Jóvenes, no Crianzas, only wines that have been given time. The name says it all: "de ley" means something like "genuine" and "righteous" in Spanish—and that is precisely the standard reflected in every bottle.

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