Winemaker Notes
100% Côt (Malbec)The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils with bands of galets, silex, and red clay.The fruit for this wine come from 2 parcels within the 18 hectare Clos. In one parcelthe vines are 120 years old, and in the other parcel the vines are 40-70 years old.When the fruit is harvested and brought into the winery, the parcels are vinifiedseparately with a 21 day maceration in concrete vats.The wine is then aged 18-24 months in neutral foudres before bottling
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.