Valbuena 2003 Vega Sicilia

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The 2003 Valbuena is purple-colored and super-fragrant with aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by a powerful, concentrated wine with an opulent palate-feel, layers of flavor, and beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, no mean feat in the torrid 2003 vintage. Supple, sweet, and long, this superb effort will evolve for another 4-6 years and drink well through 2025.

Winespectator (87)

Meaty and gamy notes give a rustic cast to this thick red. It's very ripe, with plum and raisin flavors, but retains enough acidity for freshness

BOW (7.50)