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2007 Bodega Los Aljibes Selectus

Published: Aug 19, 2016 · Modified: Feb 12, 2021 by Editor ·

This is a really interesting wine that was recommended by a reader and I got lucky and found it on my next visit to Costco. The label is very distinct, so super easy to find when you know what you're looking for.  I had to do some digging around online to learn more this one, as I was curious about the 94 points from Parker (sticker is front and center on the neck of the bottle) as well as the varietal makeup in this Spanish (La Mancha) red blend.

Turns out, yes, this is a 94 point Parker wine that Costco is selling for $11.99.  I come across wines with that 'score to price ratio' maybe once a year, or once every other year.  But depending on how much weight you give to Parker points, that might not mean much (I usually find it as a driver of interest, not so much a guarantee of what I'll find).  So here's what we have: this is a blend made from a burgeoning Spanish producer in an awesome region that is comprised of 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot.  And it is outstanding, no doubt, maybe not 94 points for me, but definitely a super solid buy for $11.99.

Right now, (Aug, 2016) is a nice time to enjoy this wine as it has a little age on it, but it could run for a while longer.  I gave it a nice decant since the small sample taste I poured from the bottle was pretty closed.  But once this wine got some air on it, it started to show what it's made of.

Nose is dried dark fruit, some smoke, dried flowers, tobacco; in the mouth flavors of black fruit, blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and anise; finishes forever it seems.  After a second glass that had a little more air time, I'm liking this one even more, and starting to think about stocking up.  This might be a case buy.  Thanks for the recommendation 'srh."  Keep 'em coming.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 92 Points

Costco item number: 1014982

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA

Alc. 13.5%

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Comments

  1. Len Everlund says

    August 19, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    I'm out here in Washington state what are the chances of seeing this wine?

    • Editor says

      August 19, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      Sorry, no idea. Since we are independent of Costco we don't have any insight into the distribution of the wines. I wish we did. But if any readers find this at their store, please post the location here for everyone. That's going to be the best way. Thanks.

    • Mark says

      August 22, 2016 at 2:23 am

      I did find the 2007 Bodega Los Aljibes Selectus on 8/20/16 at the only Costco location in Colorado that sells alcohol, which is the Littleton, CO location on South Wadsworth. Got to love Colorado's archaic liquor laws.
      This store is a special trip for me but well worth the drive to be able to purchase this delicious wine for only $11.99. I'll definitely be making another trip soon to make a case purchase.

  2. srh says

    August 21, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I'm duly flattered, & you're VERY welcome! As, somewhat unusually, our COSTCOs DON'T refer to the Parker 94 sticker on the neck, I was a BIT leery. However, after much searching, I found it, & it IS legit. [If anyone wants it, let me know on Cellartracker so I can send it to you as an e-mail attachment.]

    Although I've yet to enter "formal" notes anywhere, my/our (I commonly taste with 2 relatives) evaluation is almost PRECISELY the same as yours: **DEFINITELY** 90+ pts on ANY scale -- & with at LEAST 18 mos more of GOOD drinkability, very likely more. "Los Alijibes" translates as cistern, which this wine CLEARLY **is** in the relative desert, if you will, of wines in its price range.

    Other "interesting" info: This is Los Alijibes's TOP of the line bottling -- & they do SKIP vintages when it doesn't meet THEIR expectations.

    Finally, some thoughts/info on availability. Since this was bottled Los Alijibes has apparently had at least 2 different importers/distributors, which COULD well explain how a wine which was INTENDED to be sold in the $60+ range is able to be sold by COSTCO @ $11.99. One of those importers, http://www.casaventuraimports.com/wine.php?id=85 , claims there were only 4,000 bottle of the '08 produced, if that serves as ANY indication re the amount of '07. Also, here in San Diego, at least 2 of the 3 COSTCOs I check are stocking this, one with quite a few VISIBLE cases. Nonetheless, SHOULD folks actually TRY this under the radar "steal"...

    • Alanpacbch says

      September 15, 2016 at 12:57 am

      I would like to read the RP review on this one. I think it was for another vintage.

      • Editor says

        September 15, 2016 at 7:49 am

        here's what he said: 2007 - 94 ROBERT PARKER

        The Bodegas flagship is called Selectus; no 2006 was made but the 2007 Selectus was worth the wait. A blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, it was aged for 18 months in new French oak. Smoky oak, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, lavender, and assorted black fruits lead to a suave, dense, succulent offering that features outstanding volume and a 45-second finish. Give it another 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it from 2014 to 2027.

        These new releases from Bodega Los Aljibes demonstrate what can be achieved by talented vignerons working in selected regions of La Mancha. Bodegas Los Aljibes is one of the up-and-coming stars of La Mancha.

  3. Oshin says

    August 28, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Available at the Costco in Issaquah, WA.

  4. Robert Ambrose says

    September 02, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I bought this both at the Costco by SeaTac and at the one in Gig Harbor, WA. Never appeared in my local (smaller) Costco.

    Though what did appear, one pallet only, is 2014 Hazaña Viñas Viejas Rioja. At $7.99 this is a great deal and a case buy.

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