Winemaker Notes
Striking garnet color. Intense, complex nose with hints of black fruit underlain by spicy, chocolaty and subtly woody nuances. Supple, concentrated palate, good structure, amazing body, developing on insistent, good quality tannins. A fine, long-lasting finish. A superb wine for laying down.
Should be used to accompany the most refined of dishes.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Equally full of fruit and acidity, this wine has a solid structure. Black-currant flavors are supported by the dense tannic texture. All this means the wine needs time, and will be best from 2022.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Within the Southwest of France, this is the one region outside of Argentina that is today almost exclusively dependent on Malbec. Locally the variety is called Cot, and makes a dense, earthy and black fruit dominant red wine. Both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean both have a strong influence on the climate of this region.