Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena)
Caro Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Blend of 74% Malbec and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 18 months in French oak (80% new), deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, leather and earthy spice. Fine drying tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and pronounced oak requiring more cellar time to soften. Good in about 3 years.
Blend of 74% Malbec and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 18 months in French oak (80% new), deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, leather and earthy spice. Fine drying tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and pronounced oak requiring more cellar time to soften. Good in about 3 years.
Apr 24th, 2022Alliance between 2 wine cultures (French/Argentine), 2 noble grape varieties (Cab Sauv & Malbec), & 2 wine families (Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) & Nicolas Catena). Blend of 60% Malbec & 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 75% new French oak. Deep Ruby with complex aromas of dark berry fruits, smoky oak and earthy spice. On palate blackberry and cherry, with cedar, nuts and burnt cacao. Developed tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with espresso and mineral tones.
Alliance between 2 wine cultures (French/Argentine), 2 noble grape varieties (Cab Sauv & Malbec), & 2 wine families (Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) & Nicolas Catena). Blend of 60% Malbec & 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 75% new French oak. Deep Ruby with complex aromas of dark berry fruits, smoky oak and earthy spice. On palate blackberry and cherry, with cedar, nuts and burnt cacao. Developed tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with espresso and mineral tones.
Jan 20th, 2021
In a much better place than 18mos ago. Loads of cassis on the nose and a lot of earth on the palate. Fine tannins. Quite masculine. Someone said it best: Catena on the front and Lafite on the back. Pretty much right.
In a much better place than 18mos ago. Loads of cassis on the nose and a lot of earth on the palate. Fine tannins. Quite masculine. Someone said it best: Catena on the front and Lafite on the back. Pretty much right.
Feb 22nd, 2020
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on Day 2 IMO. Creme de cassis, tobacco, cherry liqueur, earth. Substantial but fine tannins. Medium acid. Long finish. Come across a touch hot.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on Day 2 IMO. Creme de cassis, tobacco, cherry liqueur, earth. Substantial but fine tannins. Medium acid. Long finish. Come across a touch hot.
Sep 25th, 2018
On the nose, fruits are brighter than the two previous wines, ruby, a little candied and ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, hues of blueberries, light tarry notes, mocha, light caramel, vanilla, light cinnamon, dry top soil, stones, nice soft spice and dark red, blue and purple florals.
On the palate; the body is full and rich. The tannins are thick, chewy, sticky and loaded with dust. The fruits are ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, hues of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, light tarry notes, mocha, light caramel, vanilla, light cinnamon, dry clay, used leather, dry top soil, dark moist soil, some fresh tobacco, stones, nice soft spice and dark red, blue and purple florals. The acidity is round and nice. The finish is; elegant, well balanced, round, ripe with better texture than the Aruma & the Petit.
Photos of, the two families that created Caro. My beautiful wife, the semi-professional taster who has earned an honorary degree from all our wine travels.
On the nose, fruits are brighter than the two previous wines, ruby, a little candied and ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, hues of blueberries, light tarry notes, mocha, light caramel, vanilla, light cinnamon, dry top soil, stones, nice soft spice and dark red, blue and purple florals.
On the palate; the body is full and rich. The tannins are thick, chewy, sticky and loaded with dust. The fruits are ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, hues of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, light tarry notes, mocha, light caramel, vanilla, light cinnamon, dry clay, used leather, dry top soil, dark moist soil, some fresh tobacco, stones, nice soft spice and dark red, blue and purple florals. The acidity is round and nice. The finish is; elegant, well balanced, round, ripe with better texture than the Aruma & the Petit.
Photos of, the two families that created Caro. My beautiful wife, the semi-professional taster who has earned an honorary degree from all our wine travels.
CARO, alliance between 2 wine cultures (French and Argentine), 2 noble grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec), and 2 wine families (Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Nicolas Catena). Blend of 75% Malbec & 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex aromas of dark berry fruits, smoke and earthy spice. On palate blackberry, raspberry and sweet cherry, cedar, nuts and burnt cacao. Developed tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with espresso and mineral tones. Great but keep in Cellar for few years.
CARO, alliance between 2 wine cultures (French and Argentine), 2 noble grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec), and 2 wine families (Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Nicolas Catena). Blend of 75% Malbec & 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex aromas of dark berry fruits, smoke and earthy spice. On palate blackberry, raspberry and sweet cherry, cedar, nuts and burnt cacao. Developed tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with espresso and mineral tones. Great but keep in Cellar for few years.
Jul 22nd, 2017
This really does taste like the lovechild of Bordeaux and Mendoza. Elegant, balanced, and big delivery!
This really does taste like the lovechild of Bordeaux and Mendoza. Elegant, balanced, and big delivery!
1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2015
Took couple hours to open up, opulent without being overripe or Jammy, hoisin sauce, cedar, pipe tobacco and bbq.
Took couple hours to open up, opulent without being overripe or Jammy, hoisin sauce, cedar, pipe tobacco and bbq.
Oct 8th, 2016