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9.2
An unusual wine for Argentina, this Malbec from Luján de Cuyo spent eight-and-a-half years in old oak before it was bottled in May 2019. Dominated by the aging, it presents a nose of peat, camphor, black olive and dry flowers; fruit is very much an afterthought. Well-developed, conveying a gentle feel, a silky texture and active tannins that lightly brush the gums to augur a long life span. A sunny Burgundy made in the old style to last for a very long time. (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, October 2020)
An unusual wine for Argentina, this Malbec from Luján de Cuyo spent eight-and-a-half years in old oak before it was bottled in May 2019. Dominated by the aging, it presents a nose of peat, camphor, black olive and dry flowers; fruit is very much an afterthought. Well-developed, conveying a gentle feel, a silky texture and active tannins that lightly brush the gums to augur a long life span. A sunny Burgundy made in the old style to last for a very long time. (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, October 2020)
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8.8
Good dark red. Dried redcurrant, red plum and cherry on the nose, with notes of leather, geranium, licorice and old barrel. Juicy and intense, with strong acidity giving a penetrating character to the flavors of red cherry, plum, currant and leather. Finishes with smooth tannins, good cut and length, and a building dusty oak quality. Very old-style malbec. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2013)
Good dark red. Dried redcurrant, red plum and cherry on the nose, with notes of leather, geranium, licorice and old barrel. Juicy and intense, with strong acidity giving a penetrating character to the flavors of red cherry, plum, currant and leather. Finishes with smooth tannins, good cut and length, and a building dusty oak quality. Very old-style malbec. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2013)
I know, I know. Argentinian Malbec is a little pedestrian. You know, all this Jammy fruit, Oak, alcohol and lack of structure. So if that's how you feel, and you don't know this wine, you might want to check it out.
I know, I know. Argentinian Malbec is a little pedestrian. You know, all this Jammy fruit, Oak, alcohol and lack of structure. So if that's how you feel, and you don't know this wine, you might want to check it out.
World class Mendoza Malbec. Real secondary aromas here, like clay, damp earth, and that intriguing brett you get in mature Bordeaux. Sure there is plenty of alcohol, but I'm intrigued to enjoy a 2nd glass... perhaps a 2nd bottle... Well made.
World class Mendoza Malbec. Real secondary aromas here, like clay, damp earth, and that intriguing brett you get in mature Bordeaux. Sure there is plenty of alcohol, but I'm intrigued to enjoy a 2nd glass... perhaps a 2nd bottle... Well made.
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
