Because we're distributing this Web Exclusive to stores specifically to cover web orders, delivery may take a few days longer than normal and in some cases may be outside our normal 7-day guarantee. Five generations of the Martinez Bujanda family have made wine since the foundation of their first winery in 1889. Conde de Valdemar is their flagship Rioja brand and is widely regarded as a benchmark for the top wines of the region. A great year, comparable with 2001 as one of the greatest Rioja vintages of all time. This wine is very robust and intensely concentrated with flavours of blackurrant compote, dark chocolate and liquorice with a slightly smoky finish. This wine has been cellared in perfect conditions at the bodega, but as with any fully mature wine the colour, aroma and fill level may be different to younger wines, and you will need to take extra care when pulling the cork. You'll also need to take care when pouring - this enormous 5l bottle is equivalent to nearly 7 r