Lan Reserva 2019
A polished, classic Rioja Reserva that brings together ripe black fruit, silky texture and the vanilla-and-spice character of carefully judged oak ageing.
Produced from selected vineyards in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, the wine is matured for 22 months in LAN's distinctive hybrid barrels, made with American oak staves and French oak heads, before a further 22 months in bottle. The result is a mature yet fruit-driven Rioja with considerably more depth and complexity than a typical Crianza.
The 2019 vintage also received 93 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards, making this a particularly attractive choice for customers looking for traditional Reserva Rioja with recognised pedigree.
Spain
Rioja
Tempranillo
750ml
14%
2019
Reserva
RiojaPredominantly crafted from Tempranillo, Rioja’s flagship grape, the blend is typically complemented by small proportions of Mazuelo (Carignan) or Graciano, which contribute structure, acidity, and aromatic complexity. Extended aging in a combination of American and French oak barrels, followed by bottle maturation, defines the Reserva style, lending subtle spice, refinement, and longevity.
Produced by Bodegas LAN, a winery named after the three provinces that form Rioja (Logroño, Álava, and Navarra), the estate is known for its focus on vineyard selection and meticulous oak management. The result is a Reserva that honors traditional Rioja craftsmanship while maintaining a modern sense of balance and precision - structured yet elegant, with the hallmark sophistication of a well-made Rioja Reserva.
This is a medium-to-full-bodied, dry red with the combination of ripe fruit and mature oak character that defines classic Rioja Reserva.
Expect blackberry, plum and forest fruits, followed by vanilla, warming spice and subtle toasted notes. Extended bottle ageing has softened the tannins and brought the fruit and oak together, giving the wine a smooth, rounded feel.
Compared with LAN Crianza, the Reserva is deeper, more developed and more complex, with considerably longer oak and bottle maturation.
In simple terms: smooth, mature and elegantly oaked Rioja with rich dark fruit and spice.
- Nose: Complex and expressive, with blackberries, dark forest fruits and ripe plum accompanied by vanilla, sweet spice and subtle oak-derived notes.
- Palate: Smooth and silky on entry, developing into a broad, generous palate with ripe dark fruit, integrated tannins and layers of vanilla and spice from the extended oak maturation.
- Finish: Long and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice and polished oak.
- Roast Lamb – one of the classic combinations for mature Rioja.
- Grilled Steak – the dark fruit and oak complement charred beef particularly well.
- Slow-Cooked Beef – works beautifully with richer braised and stewed dishes.
- Pork & Iberian Ham – its fruit and acidity balance savoury, salty flavours.
- Traditional Stews – particularly bean and pulse-based Spanish dishes.
- Mature Cheese – the developed fruit, vanilla and spice work particularly well with aged hard cheeses.
- Serve at 17–19°C, as recommended by Bodegas LAN.
- Decant for around 30 minutes if possible to allow the fruit and spice to open.
- Serve in a large red-wine glass.
- The 2019 is drinking well now, with the Reserva ageing and structure giving it scope for further development under good storage conditions.
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