Caractéristiques
- Pays:
- Espagne
- Appellation précise:
- Ribera del Duero
- Millésime:
- 2009
- Couleur:
- Rouge
- Type de vin:
- Sec
- Format:
- Magnum de 150cl
- Cépage(s):
- Dominante Tempranillo et très peu de Cabernet Sauvignon
- Terroir:
- Sols complexes composés de quartz, de calcaires, de cailloux et de sables
- Vendanges:
- Manuelles
- Vinification:
- Fermentation avec levures indigènes, à température contrôlée dans des cuves bois. Fermentation malo-lactique réalisée sous bois
- Elevage:
- Environ 7 ans en fûts de chêne américains et 3 ans de repos en bouteilles avant commercialisation
Dégustation et Garde
- Boire à partir de :
- 2021
- Apogée :
- 2022-2039
- Boire avant :
- 2049+
- Conseil de service :
- Ouvrir puis épauler le magnum au préalable
- Servir à :
- 18°
Description
Parfaite alliance du Tempranillo et du Cabernet Sauvignon sur des terroirs complexes de quartz, de calcaires, de cailloux et sables. La fermentation est effectuée à température contrôlée et démarre grâce aux levures naturellement présentes sur le raisin. De cette façon la typicité des cépages sur ces sols est entièrement préservée. Mais la particularité qui rend ce vin unique est son élevage, certainement le plus long du monde, pratiquement dix ans entre la cuve, le bois et la bouteille !
Le bouquet dévoile une profondeur incroyable, évoluant sur les fruits noirs teintés d’épices et de délicieuses notes cacaotées. Le palais offre une puissance renversante, tant horizontale que verticale pour des longueurs éternelles.
Suggestion gourmande
Pavé de biche rôtie, coulis de fruits rouges.
Avis des Experts
James Suckling
"The elevage is complex, building from smaller barrels to larger barrels over a period of six years, finishing in larger vats. Then four years in bottle. Non-sequential releasing with the 2005 and 2006 being released after the 2007 and 2008. This 2009 has good ripeness and deep fruit-presence on the nose with rich red and dark plums, subtly earthy spice, cedar and fresh tobacco. There’s terrific concentration on the palate and very ripe dark-plum, blueberry and cherry flavors. The tannins are fresh, very long and carry flavors deep. Natural freshness and effortless power, too — a hallmark of Unico! Very open-knit and approachable now, this will age for two decades easily, and then some more."
The Wine Advocate
"I tasted a bottle of the 2009 Único blind and was taken by the freshness, the red fruit notes and the Burgundian-like characteristics of this vintage, which on paper was quite warm and dry. I also tasted the 2009 Valbuena, which is always more approachable, and was blown away by its aromatics. With time in the glass the Único opened up and got closer to the character of Valbuena but with more depth and clout, while showing extremely elegant. I tasted it again in the context of all the wines from the group, and it delivered all that I saw when I tasted it blind. It takes some time to unfurl its aromatic palette, and it feels young and somewhat undeveloped, younger than it is. It has a touch that made me think of the old vintages of Único on the nose but with very polished tannins and a soft mouthfeel that provides elegance. This is a wine that ages for no less than ten years before it's released. 2009 seems like a great vintage for Vega Sicilia, much better than what I anticipated. It should develop nicely in bottle. 74,274 bottles, 3,390 magnums, 209 double magnums and 22 imperials were produced. It has been in bottle since June 2015."
Decanter
"Given how structured Único is for the long term, this great 2009, the latest vintage to be releases, is delightfully approachable now. On the nose there are delicate notes of red fruits, vanilla and cedar, while in the mouth it’s equally elegant and gloriously supple, with remarkably well-handled tannins. Overall, there's the keynote freshness, which sustains the superbly long finish. Says Gonzalo Iturriaga: ‘This is what Vega Sicilia is all about. It's this complexity, this youth, and also this capacity to age."
En grand format pour un évènement Unique !