Red

Bodegas Julián Chivite Coleccion 125 Reserva Red (Navarra)

Bodegas Julián Chivite

Navarra · Spain

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
Spain
Region
Navarra
Appellation
Navarra
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · bife grelhado · queijos curados · pratos de cogumelos · ensopados

Rated vintages

  • 200692 pts

    This is a dark, fully formed and impressive wine, one that's 70% Tempranillo and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of mineral, spice, orange zest, bacon and black plum are integrated and lead to a lively palate with flavors of raspberry, plum and herbal essence. Lon…

  • 200389 pts

    The hot vintage yielded a beefy, leathery wine with earthy black-fruit aromas along with creamy plum and blackberry flavors. It's a little thick and spongy compared to other vintages of the 125 (namely 2001), and it's definitely saturated. But for good cola, black fruit and othe…

  • 200287 pts

    The nose seems a touch reduced and nutty, but airing unveils sweet blackberry aromas and then candied, creamy berry fruit flavors. There isn't quite the body and structure that 125 has the potential to deliver, but it's still solid, well oaked and moderately tannic.