Grande Reserve Malbec 2021
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Chile / DO Maule
Grande Reserve is a selection from Altamana's Maule vineyards that highlights the distinct character of older vines and dry farming in this cooler climate. Tucked against the Andes mountains at high elevations, these sites are warm during the day, but cooled by ocean breezes at night, creating dramatic temperature swings that perserve acidity. Older vines, with an average age over 60 years old, and dry farming lead to lower yields and increased concentration of flavors. After a rigorous selection process through the vineyard and winery, grapes are fermented in concrete cubes and left to macerate for 25 days, before being placed in French Oak barrels to age for 9 months.
93 Points
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2021 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2021 vintage in Chile’s Maule Valley was an outstanding, high-quality year marked by a cooler, extended growing season after a rainy winter that relieved drought stress. Moderate temperatures and cool nights preserved freshness, natural acidity, and smooth tannins. Wines show bright red fruit, mineral notes, and vibrant tension, especially from old, dry-farmed vines.
Tasting Note
Dark and intense ruby color. Red and dark fruits with floral, herbal and eucalyptus notes. Smooth tannins with elegant grain, complexity with a long finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Maule
PH: 3.57
ACIDITY: 4.81 g/l
ABV: 13.50%
AGING: 600 L French oak barrels for 9 months
Unique Selling Points
- From historic 60-year-old vines
- Dry farmed in perfect terroir and microclimate for Malbec
- Handcrafted by Didier Debono, celebrated winemaker originally from Bordeaux
“It is our great privilege to craft wine from these century-old Malbec vines, which is like composing a symphony.”
Didier Debono & Patrick d’Aulan
About the Grape
Malbec
Well-made Malbec is a dark, perfumed wine with rich, blackberry and damson plum fruit, aromas of violets and tobacco, and ripe, juicy tannins. In France, may be mineral, structured and austere.
