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Wine Enthusiast
This wine from the Fournié family is made from organically grown grapes. Its powerful structure, impressively fine tannins and black fruits are coming together in a wine that has density and spicy, perfumed concentration. It will age further, so drink from 2021.
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James Suckling
Blackberries, lemon leaves, bark, amber and spice-box on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, mellowed tannins and a focused, savory palate. Well balanced. 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.