1995 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta

In a head-to-head of those two great Rioja vintages, 1995 is now showing even more promise than the 1994 and this wine is no exception. An absolute gem, try it with roast turkey or game.La Rioja Alta

Looks quite mature too! This bodega has a policy of late release - good for them. Rich and traditional on the nose. This will bring back many a memory! Less in pounds than its equivalent was 10 years ago apparently! Light and delicate and a great example of a well-balanced mature wine that is actually on a shelf - all too rare nowadays.
Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, 14 Jul 2009

The 1995 Gran Reserva 904 exhibits an aged appearance belying its vibrant perfume of cedar, pencil lead, mineral, leather, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. The epitome of elegance and style, on the palate the wine is silky and seems to dance across the palate. The tannins are unresolved but this wine has enough balance to drink well through 2015.

La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja. What the wines may lack in power, they make up for in finesse and complexity. The winery has just released its first “modern-styled” Rioja, called Marques de Haro, and it is a success.
92/100 Jay Miller - Wine Advocate - Feb 2008

The current release of the estate’s Rioja Gran Reserve 904, the 1995, is reminiscent of a Spanish version of a top-notch Graves from Bordeaux. Earthy mineral aromas intermixed with smoky tobacco, scorched earth, red currants, sweet cherries, and spice box jump from the glass of this complex, nuanced red. The light to medium ruby/garnet color is followed by notes of old wood, sweet, fresh mushrooms, roses, currants, and cherry fruit. With good structure and tannin, this is a classic example of an old style Rioja. Drink it over the next decade.
90/100 Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Jun 2005