Bodegas Valdemar Rioja Conde Valdemar Viñedo Singular Brut Nature Alto Cantabria

Nutty and slightly oxidative, with almonds, tangerine, baked apple, and caramel. Creamy mouthfeel with fresh acidity and oaky citrus fruit. Demands your attention and is therefore (very much) at odds with its low price: An acquired taste, so probably not to everyone's liking, but it represents outstanding value for those who like this kind of wine. The 2017 version is much better than the 2016 edition which has not absorbed the oak equally well. Drink now - 2027. Retasted August …

Oxidative notes have overtaken the fruit. Interesting but becoming a caricature of what I wa hoping.

Enjoyed this wine less than the first time we tried it 6 months ago. Not sure I've ever had a wine that smelled more like grape juice. Nose is dominated by salinity with notes of peach and pear. On the palate the wine is light, lacking acidity. Flavours begin with peach and nectarine but turn quickly to grapefruit and lemon/lime. The citrus finish is off-putting.

A decent everyday wine at a reasonable price point. Citrus, peach and a hint of pineapple on the nose. Very citrus on the palate. Low acidity.

Low acidity, medium complexity manly citrus and stone fruit notes on the palate. Great daily drinker with exceptional value at 12 to 13€

Wonderful aromatics from barrel ferment and aging in neutral oak. Rounded mouthfeel full of stone fruit overtones with a lingering floral finish. Delightful wine that pairs incredibly well with jamón iberico.

Bu en succ. Profil un brin oxydatif, noisette et amande grillée. Un peu de pomme et de citrons, asséchant.