Viña Leizaola El Sacramento 2016

Now established in his own state-of-the-art modern winery and the owner of 19 hectares in Laguardia, Navaridas and Lapuebla de Labarca, divided into 19 different parcels, Etienne Cordonnier is producing one of Rioja’s most distinguished wines. The 2016 is the best release yet, made from Tempranillo and 8% Graciano and showing scented, floral elegance, fine tannins and subtle wood. Margaux meets Rioja? Drink date: 2022-2031. Score – 97. (timatkin.com, Rioja Special Report 2019)