Artadi Pagos Viejos - 2003 (750ml) Margaux 22% Cabernet Franc and 11%

22% Cabernet Franc and 11% Merlot

and should age for three decades thereafter

At the top of the Artadi hierarchy is this limited production cuvees

with more noticeable tannin and a meatier style

medium body

Artadi Pagos Viejos - 2003 (750ml) Margaux 22% Cabernet Franc and 11%Good full ruby red. Superripe, slightly high toned aromas of dark raspberry and licorice. Extremely ripe, rich and sweet, with a remarkably lush texture and early accessibility for Rioja. Here the new French oak gives necessary shape to this almost exotically sweet wine. Probably not for long keeping, but a major mouthful of wine. Vinous 92 points