A cult wine that embodies authentic luxury, timeless elegance, and the artisanal excellence of Rioja
With a renewed and timeless identity, Gaudium 2021 reaffirms its status as a symbol of authentic luxury in the world of wine. Its elegant black label, featuring a modern reinterpretation of Bacchus, reflects the wisdom, legacy, and authenticity that define Marqués de Cáceres.
The wine is crafted from old vineyards over 70 years of age, with yields below one kilo per vine, and an artisanal winemaking process built on precision, patience, and respect for the terroir. Its ageing—18 months in new French oak barrels followed by two years of bottle refinement—culminates in a wine that achieves a perfect balance between power and delicacy.
The release of this vintage coincides with an exceptional year for the winery: Marqués de Cáceres has been recognized among the 50 most admired wine brands in the world (position 18), its winemaker Fernando Costa is listed among the top 100 winemakers globally, and its president Cristina Forner has received the Lifetime Achievement Award of La Rioja.
Technical Sheet
- Variety: 100% Tempranillo
- Vineyards: Old, small plots over 70 years old, some pre-phylloxeric, with yields below 1 kg per vine, planted in selected Rioja parcels and harvested manually in boxes.
- Winemaking: This vintage marked the starting point for the creation of Atelier Gaudium, our new premium micro-vinification space born from our research program. Gravity-fed vatting; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small steel tanks, concrete vessels, and wooden vats to work on the most subtle nuances; malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
- Ageing: 18 months in new French oak barrels + 2 years in bottle.
- Tasting notes: Deep burgundy color with dark reflections, showing impressive concentration and elegance. Complex nose with a refined evolution in the glass, revealing ripe black fruit, spicy notes, hints of scrubland, and exquisitely integrated fine-toast French oak. The palate is enveloping, with sweet, polished tannins that convey both firmness and finesse. Balanced, delicate structure. Long, persistent finish with rich, spicy nuances. A great signature wine with class, harmony, and elegance.