Lionel Osmin & Cie
La Réserve Malbec
Southwest France, France
Deep glass-clinging purple. Nose of black raspberry and menthol. Firm tannins on the palate of black raspberry, black tea, and light menthol. More New World in style than Cahors -- which makes sense as Osmin actually makes one -- but by no means an Argentinian clone. Definitely needs food: served Swedish meatballs well.
Deep glass-clinging purple. Nose of black raspberry and menthol. Firm tannins on the palate of black raspberry, black tea, and light menthol. More New World in style than Cahors -- which makes sense as Osmin actually makes one -- but by no means an Argentinian clone. Definitely needs food: served Swedish meatballs well.
3 people found it helpfulJan 17th, 2017It wasn't horrible, but...
I didn't add it to my "buy more" list.
It wasn't horrible, but...
I didn't add it to my "buy more" list.
Excellent for the middle of the week with dinner and you can't argue against it for the price. Acidic, dry, and I picked up some smoke and earthiness. Menthol hints a well. Do not let it sit in the glass long, as the sharpness is reduced greatly even after five minutes.
Excellent for the middle of the week with dinner and you can't argue against it for the price. Acidic, dry, and I picked up some smoke and earthiness. Menthol hints a well. Do not let it sit in the glass long, as the sharpness is reduced greatly even after five minutes.
May 25th, 2017
Mediocre. Ordered it to go with a rack of lamb. Not as complex as its Argentinian relatives. Disappointing for a French wine.
Mediocre. Ordered it to go with a rack of lamb. Not as complex as its Argentinian relatives. Disappointing for a French wine.
Mar 11th, 2016
Decent after a fair amount of time to breathe. Dry, fruity Really grew on me by 2nd or 3rd glass
Decent after a fair amount of time to breathe. Dry, fruity Really grew on me by 2nd or 3rd glass
Oct 20th, 2015
Erik had this 8 years ago
Erik had this 8 years ago
Jan 12th, 2017
