Winemaker Notes
Grand Père displays intense aromas of fresh red fruits with subtle notes of earth, spice, and violets. It has medium-high acidity, low perception of alcohol, silky tannins, and a lengthy, slightly herbal finish. Certified Sustainable by Bodegas de Argentina.
Enjoy Grand Père with pecorino cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, Korean spicy rice cakes, or delicate fish such as haddock.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A dead-ringer of Burgundy with mushrooms, moss, forest berries and orange zest. Textured, medium-bodied on the palate with a very long, layered finish. Goes on and on.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Grand Père Pinot Noir comes from the same property as Grand Mere in Villa Bastías. But this part of the plot has a northern exposure, the soil has more sand and less stones and it doesn't have the influence from the river like the Grand Mère does. So, the exposure is warmer, but the soils are cooler, if you like, and the wines are balanced. 2021 was a cooler year, and the wine is impressive, marked by the climate from the year, perfumed and elegant with notes of orange peel and an ethereal palate with very good balance and subtleness through very fine tannins.
Rating: 93+
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Wine Spectator
Aromatically restrained, but the palate of this light-bodied red is mouthwatering and savory, with floral herb and toasted spice notes that cling to the bright cranberry and cherry core. Ends with fine tannins and nice length, offering a persistent spice note.
Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.