Jean-Louis Denois

Rioja Aldonia 2021

Rioja | Red | 2021

Jean-Louis Denois

Rioja Aldonia 2021

Rioja | Rouge | 2021

The blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Tempranillo offers a beautiful harmony between richness and elegance. The vines, averaging 30 years of age, thrive on clay-limestone and clay-sandy soils, which impart a well-balanced structure to this wine. Manual harvesting and rigorous grape selection preserve the purity of the aromas. Following meticulous vinification in stainless steel tanks, the wine benefits from aging in oak barrels, contributing an elegant complexity.

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Country of origin, Spain

Region, Rioja

Appellation, Rioja

Grape Variety(ies), Grenache

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Vinification, Oak barrel aging

Soil type, Limestone

Alcohol content , 14.5%

Sale price€20.90 Regular price €16.09
Rioja Aldonia 2021
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How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Round | Fruity and spicy

Serving Recommendations

Serve at 16° to 18°

Aging Potential

5 to 10 years

Our Review of the Cuvée

On the nose, this wine reveals a captivating bouquet of red and black fruits intertwined with violet and sweet spices, followed by notes of mocha and cocoa. On the palate, it charms with its roundness and fullness, featuring a silky texture that unfolds into a velvety and luscious mouthfeel. Flavors of fleshy fruits, spices, and toasted notes linger, leading to a concentrated yet harmonious finish, leaving a persistent memory of ripe, subtly spiced fruits and cocoa on the palate.

Jean-Louis Denois

Jean-Louis Denois

Languedoc | France

Following extensive experience with Champagne methods, Jean-Louis Denois identified favorable conditions for cultivating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in certain Languedoc hillsides. Altitude, aspect, and soil composition here provide an ideal environment for the expression of these grape varieties, which are rarely associated with the region.

Vinification favors a measured approach, focusing on freshness and aromatic precision rather than pursuing power. White wines retain a distinct tension, supported by subtle mineral expressions, while reds are crafted with gentle extractions, yielding fine and well-integrated tannins.

Aging processes remain restrained and tailored to each cuvée, aiming to support the wine without dictating its profile. Overall, this offers a balanced and coherent interpretation of these Languedoc terroirs, emphasizing accuracy and clarity rather than a demonstrative approach.