Bodegas LAN
Rioja Gran Reserva
Rioja DOCa
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2048), within the full drinking arc.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘17 Rioja Gran Reserva.
Bodegas LAN Gran Reserva 2017 is a Rioja red blend of 96% Tempranillo and 4% Mazuelo from Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Rioja Tempranillo should offer dark cherry and plum alongside dried herbs and a warming spice note. Expect the 2017 Gran Reserva to feel rounded and mature in its fruit, with supple tannins and enough acidity to keep the palate from becoming heavy. Its listed peak begins in 2025 and extends through 2048, with a horizon to 2055; the finish should be long and savory, carrying berry into gentle spice and earthy detail.
The 2017 vintage
A warm, dry 2017 season included an April frost that reduced the crop; Rioja's regulator rated the vintage Very Good.
About Bodegas LAN
LAN matured this release for 25 months in mixed-oak barrels, followed by 36 months in bottle.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled lamb chops
Grilled lamb brings savory char that meets the wine's smoky spice and ripe black fruit.
Traditional beef stew
The stew's slow-cooked richness suits the Gran Reserva's balanced structure and long finish.
Aged Manchego
Manchego's salt and nuttiness frame the wine's balsamic notes and approachable tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodegas LAN Gran Reserva 2017?
It is a Rioja blend of 96% Tempranillo and 4% Mazuelo.
What does LAN Gran Reserva 2017 taste like?
The profile combines ripe black fruit and fig with balsamic, spice, smoke, approachable tannins, and a long finish.
When should this wine be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2055. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2048. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with LAN Gran Reserva?
Try grilled lamb chops, traditional beef stew, or aged Manchego.