More evidence that Argentina continues to increase its status as a producer of great wines — and another Michel Rolland fingerprint on the Argentine hand. This wine is produced from 100% old vine (50+ years) Malbec aged 14 months in new French oak. Beautiful, dark ruby in color and a little closed on the nose — so it was a bit surprising on the palate — lush plum, dark berry with some leather, mineral, toasted oak and graphite. Very nice balance, texture and structure — good depth, but not as layered as I initially expected with a long clean finish. It is quite extracted and weighs in at 14.5% alcohol — but is not overwhelming and could stand up well the right food (think meat, rustic and hearty fare, stews, game, etc).

I think this wine retailed for $35-40 when released, it looks like you can still find it at about $80 a bottle and subsequent vintages have been offered at increasing prices.

A look at a couple of online sources had Parker rating this wine a 95 (which might be just a wee bit high in my humble opinion…..)

Recommended — and keep a close on on Argentina.