Reserva Real - 2016 - Miguel Torres
Alcoholic content: 14.50 %
yr. 2016 Guia Penin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2021 with 95 of 100 points.
"Color: cereza intenso, Aroma: complejo, expresivo, especiado, mineral, fruta negra, fruta madura, Boca: elegante, lleno, largo, persistente"
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2021 with 96 of 100 points.
"Ripe, smooth berry and currant aromas come with a note of graphite on a convincing nose that promises great things to come. The palate on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cab Franc is smooth and pure, with modest but notable acidic kick. Blackberry, cassis and black pepper flavors are on the money, while this registers as composed, balanced and holding more in store; drink from 2024-2045. Michael Schachner"
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2020 with 17 of 20 points.
"Klassischer Bordeaux-Blend aus Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (15%) und Cabernet Franc (15%)."
yr. 2015 Guia Penin:
96 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
"Guia 2021. Color: cereza intenso. Nariz: hierbas secas, roble cremoso, fruta negra, fruta madura, hierbas de monte. Boca: potente, fruta madura, especiado, taninos maduros."
yr. 2013 Guia Penin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2013 on 01.06.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Guia 2020. Color: Cereza. Nariz: balsámico, especias dulces, hierbas de monte, fruta madura. Boca: especiado, balsámico, buena acidez."
yr. 2012 Guia Penin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
"Colour: bright cherry, garnet rim. Nose: balanced, powerful, characterful. Palate: concentrated, round tannins, long, balsamic."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2018 with 96 of 100 points.
"Spicy berry aromas are herbal, classy, elevated and lay out the red carpet for what's to come. This Bordeaux-style blend is deep and pure in feel, with energy, tannic power and depth. Blackened, toasty flavors include a ton of natural and wood-aided spice notes, licorice and pepper in particular. A well-built finish with chocolate and oak flavors concludes this superb Catalonian red. Drink 2020-2040. Michael Schachner"
yr. 2011 Guia Penin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
"Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, wild herbs, elegant, balanced, waxy notes, spicy. Palate: balanced, elegant, full, flavourful, good acidity."
yr. 2010 Guia Penin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2010 on 01.06.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
"Colour: Rubí, brick rim edge. Nose: elegant, spicy, fine reductive notes, tobacco, expressive. Palate: spicy, fine tannins, elegant, long, classic aged character."
yr. 2009 Guia Penin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2009 on 01.06.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
"Colour: very deep cherry, garnet rim. Nose: complex, expressive, elegant, balsamic herbs. Palate: good structure, full, spicy, balanced, round tannins."
yr. 2003 Guia Penin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2003 on 01.06.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
"Colour: Rubí, brick rim edge. Nose: elegant, spicy, fine reductive notes, wet leather, aged wood nuances, fruit liqueur notes. Palate: spicy, fine tannins, elegant, long."
yr. 2007 Guia Penin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Guia Penin" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2007 on 01.06.2011 with 94 of 100 points.
"Colour: deep cherry, garnet rim. Nose: mineral, balanced, complex, expressive, creamy oak, sweet spices, varietal. Palate: fleshy, good structure, round tannins."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 93 of 100 points.
"An outstanding Bordeaux-style blend from Spain. Ripe and lusty aromas of deep berry fruits, vanilla and balsam shavings are excellent. Weighty and saturated on the palate, with elevated cherry, toast, coffee and chocolate flavors. Toes the line between sweet and dry; drink now through 2020."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2010 with 94 of 100 points.
"A beauty of a wine, with black plum, berry, cocoa, sandalwood and moss on the nose. The palate is huge but perfectly balanced, with flavors of tobacco, blackberry and cassis. The blend is straight from Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot), but everything else screams Spain. Pure, long, smooth and easy in terms of tannic bite, with good aging potential. Drink 2012-2020."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2008 with 89 of 100 points.
"Plenty of new oak is announced via aromas of coconut, mint, vanilla and burnt toast. but offsetting that is lively berry and cola flavors. As it opens and settles in, you get a wall of fierce tannins that aren't likely to fade any time soon. So unless you have years to cellar this wine, it will likely hold onto its hard, tannic personality. Hold another three years, if possible."
yr. 2000 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2000 on 01.03.2006 with 89 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. In der Nase frische Kirschen, Zwetschken und Vanilleschoten, zart tabakige Noten. Am Gaumen rotbeerig, etwas weich in den Tanninen, bereits gut zugänglich, ein balancierter Wein, angenehme Extraktsüße im Abgang, es fehlt etwas die klare Persönlichkeit für einen 140-Euro-Wein."
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2005 with 88 of 100 points.
"This Bordeaux-style blend features enticing aromas of molasses, licorice, leather and plum, and while the palate satisfies, it doesn't quite live up to the hype built by the bouquet. The feel is soft, as if the edges had slipped away. Still, it offers good mouthfeel and decent depth."
yr. 1998 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 1998 on 01.01.2004 with 92 of 100 points.
"Miguel Torres is aiming high with this heavyweight single-vineyard Cabernet that was bottled back in 2000. The bouquet is classy and deep, with sweet rubber, licorice and berry notes. Cassis, blackberry and chocolate compete on the palate, while the finish is much like flourless chocolate cake and a cup of espresso rolled into one. Clearly the class of the Torres Cabernets."
yr. 1997 Tom Cannavan:
90 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.2003 with 90 of 100 points.
"(2003) Sour, savoury, quite gamy. Blackcurrant and black plum onto a light-weight palate with big, dry tannins and modest fruit. Quite lean and Old Worldy, really quite nice of its style."
yr. 2017 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
95 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2017 with 95 of 100 points.
"Inky dark purple core and hue. Still youthful aromatically but layered with plenty of stuffing like ripe cherry, plum, cassis, aniseed, tobacco, fine oak and some roasted coffee notes. The palate boasts a high concentration with fine proportions, refreshing and well-polished tannins, layers of inky dark fruit underlined by fine oak and a slight toastiness. Muscular and very long finish, still youthful but with all parts in place should develop tremendously well."
yr. 2010 Guia Repsol:
95 of 100 Points.
"Guia Repsol" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2010 with 95 of 100 points.
"Aspecto Vestido de granate con ribetes teja. Aroma Tonos de fruta madura confitada, tostados de buena madera. Boca Especiado, amplio, carnoso, goloso y de solemne final."
yr. 2016 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
94 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2016 with 94 of 100 points.
"Bright inky dark purple colour. Fragrant and floral nose displaying violet, blackberry, cassis, sage, bay leaf and cigar box. Ripe yet fresh sensation leading to a concentrated and muscular palate, still youthful but finely balanced with a fine extraction, grainy tannin and a gently spicy hint of oak. Very long and dense finish, no hard edges but should need a few years to soften and gain complexity, yet a fine exercise in both power and freshness."
yr. 2009 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
91 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Torres Reserva Real" from the vintage 2009 with 91 of 100 points.
"Dense youthful colour and a modern nose of new oak, high ripeness, dark plum, blackcurrant and chocolate dense palate with fine backbone of tannin, juicy dark fruit, cocoa powder and a long finish. Fine potential."
