A benchmark modern Rioja, Yjar 2018 is the flagship expression from Remelluri, crafted under the direction of Telmo Rodríguez. Produced in limited quantities (5,700 bottles), this exceptional vintage has earned a perfect 100 points from James Suckling. The nose is deep, complex and exquisitely refined, revealing violet extract, black cherry and crushed blueberry layered with cocoa powder, cigar box, truffle, black pepper and freshly cut herbs. On the palate, it is juicy yet composed, with medium to full body and immaculately fine-grained tannins that unfold with remarkable precision and length.

James Suckling | JS 100
Published: Jul 30, 2022

Such a deep yet complex and sophisticated nose, showing discretion, perfume and finesse. A hint of violet extract to the black cherries, crushed blueberries and cocoa powder aromas, together with Spanish cigars that slowly evolve to truffle, black pepper, incense and freshly chopped herbs. Juicy, yet really composed and dry, with medium to full body and abundant, immaculately fine-grained tannins that unwind evenly on the palate. A style that is restrainedly plush and refined, showing superb precision, cohesion and length, when you give it enough time in your glass. If Las Beatas is the fine Burgundy, then this would be Telmo Rodriguez’s Rioja answer to world-class Bordeaux. Decant it to let the complexity come through. Drink through the next 20 plus years.

The Wine Advocate | RP 96+
Published: Jul 14, 2022
Drink: 2022-2032

The second vintage of the top-of-the-range 2018 Yjar was produced with Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and other grapes from selected plots from Remelluri. It has 14.6% alcohol and a pH of 3.45. This has a more modern profile than the other wines from Remelluri, with more sophisticated tannins, a wine that is different, ripe and powerful, with the depth of the Remelluri wines. It's spicy and peppery, long and chewy with a long finish marked by the limestone from the soils. 5,700 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2021.

Jancis Robinson | JR 17
Published: Sep 8, 2022

Harvested 23–30 October. A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Gran Negro and Rojal. 
Sweet and plump on both the nose and palate, this is a full and rich Rioja with leanings towards the modern, less oak-driven style. Ripe, with opulent fruit but good purity and balancing acids. There is real density of structure. The alcohol is a little warming and adds some jagged edges, but the chalky tannins and intensity of fruit are impressive.