The fruit in this bottle is sourced from ancient vines
between 49-67 years old. Maturation taking place in French oak (new and second
use) for 15 months.
Wow, what an incredible nose on this Malbec with aromas of
blackberry, bing cherry, violet, chocolate, black pepper and toasty oak. On the
mouthfeel, full bodied, rich and luscious texture, balanced acidity and velvet
tannins. This wine’s finish is long, creamy, and smoky with great fruit
concentration. A big wine in every sense of the word, lots of toasty oak but
well balanced by big, ripe luscious fruit flavours, big alcohol at 15% but well
integrated tannins adding structure to the whole package. A real treat, strongly
recommended, score 90 points.
Purchased July 21, 2012 LCBO New Release (187880) at $24.95
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