Grande Reserve Malbec 2017
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Chile / DO Maule
This wine is a Blend of Grapes from our Maule’s Vineyards. Plants are more than 60 years old, located in a temperate area with high thermal amplitude thanks to ocean breezes flowing next to the Andes mountain range. These vines have naturally low yield, producing grapes of high quality and authenticity. Soils are in part granitic and partly clayish with rocks. In both cases the vines are managed without irrigation because they grew very deep root systems over decades, giving unique character to the grapes. After 12 months in new French medium toasted oak, these elegantly structured wines retain the pure aromatic expression of the Malbec’s fine tannins.
90 Points
Wine Advocate
2017 vintage
89 Points
Ken's Wine Guide.com
2017 vintage
Harvest Note
After several wet years, 2017 brought extremely dry conditions to the Central Valley. Although the growing season was very short, the warm weather boosted overall quality of the fruit.
Tasting Note
Intense, lively ruby dark color. Aromas of raspberry and Morello cherry with floral notes introduce a complex palate with well rounded tannins and great balance. The finish is intense and very long.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: D.O. Maule
PH: 3.66
ACIDITY: 3.8 g/l
ABV: 13.7%
AGING: 12 months in new French medium toasted oak
Unique Selling Points
- From rare, historic 60-year-old vines
- Dry farmed in terroir ideally suited for pure, vibrant Malbec
- Production limited to 1000 cases
“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.
