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Baron de Ley Reserva 0.5L

Name: Baron de Ley Reserva 0.5L
Brand: Baron de Ley
Price: 10.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Size:0.5 L1.5 L (Magnum)

5.0

Tempranillo with vanilla, licorice, and wild berries – aged for 20 months in oak.

10,90 €

0,5 l (21,80 €/l)

2019 2021

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Baron de Ley Reserva 0.5L

A classic Rioja Reserva in a handy half-bottle format — ideal if you want a great wine in a smaller quantity without sacrificing depth. The Baron de Ley Reserva consists of 100% Tempranillo and brings everything the region is known for: dark fruit, spice, and the characteristic melt of American oak.

Baron de Ley is one of the most consistent addresses in the Rioja. The winery vinifies exclusively from its own vineyards and, for the Reserva, relies on 20 months of aging in new American oak barrels, followed by two more years of bottle aging — before the wine even hits the market. This concept of patience is reflected in the glass.

On the nose, blackberry and plum, underpinned by vanilla, a hint of licorice, and subtle cinnamon spice. On the palate, soft and round, with well-integrated tannins and a long, slightly sweet finish. Three renowned tastings — including James Suckling and Decanter — awarded the 2015 vintage 91 and 92 points respectively.

Pairs with leg of lamb, chorizo tapas, or aged Manchego. Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. The 0.5-liter bottle is well-suited for a dinner for two or as an accompaniment to a cheese board.

Grape Variety Tempranillo

Origin Rioja, Spain

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 13,5 % Vol.

Serving temp. 16–18 °C

Volume 0,5 l

Country of Origin Spain

Region Rioja

Grape Variety Tempranillo

Wine Color Red Wine

Vintage 2021

Alcohol Content 13,5 % Vol.

Residual Sugar? 2 g/l

Reviews

Stefan S.

An excellent wine, which comes in handy 0.5

An excellent wine, which comes in handy 0.5 bottles. Just the thing for a cozy evening on the balcony or in front of the TV. Nothing to complain about the delivery as always.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Baron de Ley Reserva taste?

Full-bodied and soft: blackberry and plum on the nose, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon from the American oak barrel, round tannins on the palate, and a long, slightly sweet finish. Classic Rioja character, not a harsh wine.

Is the wine dry?

Yes, the Reserva is vinified dry. The sweet impression in the finish comes from the vanilla note of the American oak — not from residual sugar.

What does the Baron de Ley Reserva pair best with?

Lamb shank, braised ribs, or a steak are classic companions. It also cuts a fine figure with chorizo tapas or a piece of aged Manchego — the half-bottle format is perfect for a cheese board for two.

At what temperature should I serve it?

16–18 °C — i.e., slightly below room temperature. A short time in the fridge (approx. 20 minutes) is enough if the bottle was stored at room temperature.

Why only 0.5 liters — who is this format intended for?

The half-bottle is suitable when two people want to drink a wine with Reserva depth without opening a whole bottle. Also practical as an accompaniment to one course instead of the entire dinner.

How long can I keep the bottle after opening?

Sealed and kept cool, an opened red wine generally keeps for one to two days. The smaller volume of the half-bottle means a higher air-to-wine ratio — so it is best to drink it the same evening.

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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