Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1998 (3 BT)

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1998 

Ribera del Duero, DO

Excellent levels and appearance, consecutive bottle numbers; Excellents niveaux et apparence, numéros de bouteilles consécutifs

92% Tinto Fino, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nose of heather and tar. Great richness and immediacy. In 2013, a really tarry nose. Still adolescent on the palate, at the start of its life, with the impact and attack of youth. My guess is that this will need decades to smooth out - it is bursting at the seams with personality and flavour. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 98

3 bts (owc)

A spectacular collection of Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s most legendary and longest-lived wines, spanning two centuries. This collection includes some of the best vintages produced by this illustrious property, consistently perceived as the one and only ‘First Growth’ of the Iberian Peninsula. The full trinity of Cuvées, Valbuena 5°, Unico, and the rare Vega Sicilia Unico Grand Reserva Especial are all present, with a sublime offering of those rare bottles in their original wooden cases with landmark vintages such as 1962, 1968 and 1974. Vega Sicilia stands the test of time as one of Spain’s most celebrated wines, and is amongst the world’s greatest producers of age-worthy reds. Needless to say, this collection will capture the attention and excitement of the foremost collectors around the world.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid