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1994 El Coto Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja MAGNUM
The 1994 vintage stands as one of the single greatest Rioja harvests of the 20th century—an 'Excelente'-rated legend celebrated for producing wines of astonishing structural depth and multi-decade ageability. Finding pristine bottles at 32 years old is a challenge; securing them in rare 1.5-liter Magnums is virtually impossible. Because large-format bottles age at half the speed of standard 750ml bottles, this magnum of 'Coto de Imaz' Reserva has matured in absolute slow-motion. Crafted from 10…
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Seductive and tertiary, unfolding with dried fig, dark plum, cigar box, sandalwood, cocoa powder, and black truffle.
Palate
Silky and weightless, delivering concentrated dried damson, sweet spice, resolved velvety texture, and a long, savory finish.
Red Wine Body Profile
In Detail
Silky, 32-year-old Rioja Reserva magnum
The 1994 vintage stands as one of the single greatest Rioja harvests of the 20th century—an 'Excelente'-rated legend celebrated for producing wines of astonishing structural depth and multi-decade ageability. Finding pristine bottles at 32 years old is a challenge; securing them in rare 1.5-liter Magnums is virtually impossible.
Because large-format bottles age at half the speed of standard 750ml bottles, this magnum of 'Coto de Imaz' Reserva has matured in absolute slow-motion. Crafted from 100% old-vine Tempranillo and aged extensively in oak, it has shed all youthful aggression, evolving into a masterpiece of silky, weightless elegance.
It explodes from the bottle with intoxicating aromas of dried fig, cigar box, sweet sandalwood, and black truffle. The palate glides effortlessly, wrapping savory dried fruit and subtle spice in resolved, velvety texture that lingers long after your final sip.
Collector-grade vintage magnums from the 1994 harvest are nearly extinct on the global market. For major celebrations, steak dinners, or high-end cellars, this is an unmissable trophy. Serve alongside roast prime rib, wild game, or aged manchego cheese.