Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Juvéniles is a light and lively Malbec expressing bright red fruits aromas with a soft, supple texture. The polished palate leans on a bright acidity to keep the red plum, raspberry and cherry flavors tasting fresh. Medium-bodied with melted tannins, this is a textural Malbec with a succulent wild berry character on the mid-palate and a vivid, flavorful finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A juicy, transparent and crunchy malbec. It has aromas of dark cherries, cassis and violets. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy and playful, with a delicious, textured finish. From organically grown grapes.
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.