2004 R. López de Heredia

Christmas Special Auction: Legendary Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco 2004 - R. López de Heredia (Double 100 Points) An exceptional opportunity for fine wine investors and elite collectors to acquire an individual bottle of Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco Vintage 2004, one of the most legendary, strictly allocated, and highly sought-after white wines in the world. Crafted by the historic R. López de Heredia estate in the famous Barrio de la Estación in Haro (D.O.Ca. Rioja). The 2004 vintage is officially rated Excellent in Rioja and stands out as one of the greatest harvests of the century for the estate's long-aged white wines. This masterpiece is a traditional blend of 85% Viura and 15% Malvasía from the iconic Tondonia vineyard. It underwent a monumental aging period of 10 years (120 months) in old oak casks with twice-yearly manual rackings, followed by extensive bottle cellaring. A timeless wine fully ready to drink or cellar, showing breathtaking evolutionary complexity, vibrant acidity, and aristocratic refinement at its pinnacle. Technical details & Critical acclaim: • Vintage: 2004 (Excellent Vintage). • Format: Standard bottle (75 cl) wrapped in its iconic original gold wire mesh. • Appellation category: Gran Reserva (D.O.Ca. Rioja). • Top ratings: 100 Points Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) / 100 Points Tim Atkin / 97 Points Guía Peñín. A legendary masterpiece holding the flawless double 100-point crown from global critics. Condition: Outstanding/Mint condition. Sourced from a pristine private collection and always stored in a professional underground cellar with stable temperature (12-14 C) and humidity control. Flawless historic textured paper label, excellent fill level (into neck), intact original red wax seal on the side, perfect lead foil capsule, and the golden wire mesh is in magnificent condition. SHIPPING POLICY: • No shipping to the Canary Islands. • No shipping to countries outside the European Union (European Community). • Shipped in a specialized, certified high-security packaging featuring impact protection and thermal insulation for premium fine wines.

Estimate:£335.03

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