"This 2021 Malbec contains 10% Cabernet Franc from the slopes of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. After fermenting in new oak barrels, it opens with delicate notes of violet and fresh plum, enhanced by subtle herbaceous hints. Compact yet expressive, its juicy palate reveals notes of plum and licorice, with a balanced and alluring aromatic profile. The wine’s light texture, which reveals pure floral nuances in a long, elegant finish, makes it a true benchmark. 2025–2040” (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
A deep, clear, and brilliant purple color
Nose
Delicate and elegant, it bursts with aromas of dark, juicy plums, licorice, and violets, complemented by hints of fresh bell pepper
Palate
An elegant, silky texture; fine yet firm tannins; juicy flavors that harmoniously blend dark fruit, licorice, and sweet spices with a subtle minerality; a long, slightly floral finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with beef bourguignon, duck confit, or braised red meat…
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2022 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The very young 2021 Malbec follows the path of restraint, balance, harmony, and elegance found in the 2019, which I tasted alongside it. It is a carefully crafted Malbec, showcasing varietal character, enhanced with a touch of Cabernet Franc, and always with very subtle oak aging to respect the character of the grape and the terroir. It is mineral and stony, with a dry, long finish. 35,000 bottles were bottled in July 2022. 2023–2029
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
This 2021 Malbec contains 10% Cabernet Franc from the hillsides of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. After fermenting in new oak barrels, it opens with delicate notes of violet and fresh plum, enhanced by subtle herbaceous hints. Compact yet expressive, its juicy palate reveals notes of plum and licorice, with a balanced and alluring aromatic profile. The wine’s light texture, which reveals pure floral nuances in a long and elegant finish, makes it a true benchmark. 2025–2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Abundant red and blue berries with hints of stone fruit and subtle spices. Juicy and firm on the palate, with a medium- to full-bodied structure and fresh, fine tannins. A fairly long, fruity finish. Ready to drink now or for aging.
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