Les Passeurs de Vins, Marquès del Villar Crianza 2019

Les Passeurs de Vins, Marquès del Villar Crianza 2019 is a classic Rioja red with a modern, fruit-forward charm, crafted entirely from 100% Tempranillo from the heart of the region. Born from the collaboration between Lionel Osmin and Imanol Harinordoquy, it brings together French wine passion and Spanish terroir in a style that is both generous and unmistakably Rioja.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Crianza shows the deep ruby colour typical of well-made Tempranillo, with youthful brightness and a polished edge from careful ageing. The nose is layered with ripe cherry and dark berry fruit, followed by notes of vanilla, cedar, and a subtle spice that gives the wine real lift and character. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with juicy mature fruit at the core, structured tannins, and a well-balanced touch of oak that adds warmth without overpowering the fruit. A gentle savoury spice lingers on the finish, making it both approachable now and well suited to a few more years of bottle ageing.

Production
Made in Rioja from 100% Tempranillo, this wine reflects the warm, continental conditions and gravelly, clay-rich soils that help create concentrated fruit and balanced acidity. Crianza ageing brings added complexity through contact with oak, layering vanilla, cedar, and spice over the wine’s ripe red fruit profile.

Food & Serving
Best enjoyed with grilled lamb, roast pork, hearty stews, mature Manchego, or tapas with chorizo and mushrooms. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 30–45 minutes if drinking young to allow the aromas and tannins to open up fully.

Producer
Les Passeurs de Vins is a joint project founded by Lionel Osmin and Imanol Harinordoquy, two producers with a shared passion for creating wines that express place and personality. Launched in 2013 after years of discussion and collaboration, the project reflects both Osmin’s deep roots in southwestern France and Harinordoquy’s Basque winemaking background. Together, they have built a reputation for thoughtful, characterful wines that look beyond borders while staying true to their origins.

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