Gran Reserva Riojas can cellar 20–30 years in top vintages. The 2019 is widely considered the decade's finest; 2010, 2016, and 2017 are excellent and already drinking beautifully at Reserva level.
Year-by-year quality
| Vintage | Quality |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Outstanding |
| 2023 | Very Good |
| 2022 | Outstanding |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2020 | Outstanding |
| 2019 | Exceptional |
| 2018 | Very Good |
| 2017 | Outstanding |
| 2016 | Outstanding |
| 2015 | Outstanding |
| 2014 | Outstanding |
| 2013 | Very Good |
| 2012 | Good |
| 2011 | Outstanding |
| 2010 | Exceptional |
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Which Rioja vintages are best?
The standout Rioja vintages in this chart are 2019, 2010. These are the years that reward the longest cellaring — see the year-by-year breakdown for how every vintage from 2010 to 2024 rates.
How long should I cellar a Rioja wine?
Gran Reserva Riojas can cellar 20–30 years in top vintages. The 2019 is widely considered the decade's finest; 2010, 2016, and 2017 are excellent and already drinking beautifully at Reserva level.
Is my Rioja wine ready to drink now?
Vintage quality is only the starting point — readiness also depends on the producer, the wine's style, and how it has been stored. Use our free drinking-window checker for a personalised readiness assessment of any specific Rioja wine.
SOURCES & FRESHNESS
Vintage-chart methodology follows the industry standard set by Wine Spectator — Vintage Charts · verified 2026-07-09. The Quality ratings above are Saignée's own editorial synthesis of collector and critic consensus, not a transcription of any single publication's scores.
Last updated: 2026-07-09