Marchiori and Barraud Cuartel Dos Malbec - 2022 (750ml)
The 2021 Malbec Cuartel 2, from Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, was aged for 12 months in used barrels. Dark purple in hue. The ripe nose presents violet, fresh plum, bay leaf, pepper and gentle woody aromas. Mint makes a late appearance. Fleshy with good fat, grippy, refined tannins and substantial volume. The finish is fruity.
Vinous - 93 points
VARIETAL: 100% Malbec
VINEYARD: Marchiori Vineyard. Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo. 50+ year old vines. Deep alluvial soils. 3,000 ft altitude.
WINEMAKING: Traditional. Fermentation with native yeasts in small tanks.
AGING: 12 months in French oak barrels.
Only 200 cases made
TASTING NOTES: Sweet, jammy aromas of blueberry and cassis. A rich, plump and soft palate with prune, backed berry and cassis flavors that end in a chewy, warm finish.
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The 2021 Malbec Cuartel 2, from Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, was aged for 12 months in used barrels. Dark purple in hue. The ripe nose presents violet, fresh plum, bay leaf, pepper and gentle woody aromas. Mint makes a late appearance. Fleshy with good fat, grippy, refined tannins and substantial volume. The finish is fruity.
Vinous - 93 points
VARIETAL: 100% Malbec
VINEYARD: Marchiori Vineyard. Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo. 50+ year old vines. Deep alluvial soils. 3,000 ft altitude.
WINEMAKING: Traditional. Fermentation with native yeasts in small tanks.
AGING: 12 months in French oak barrels.
Only 200 cases made
TASTING NOTES: Sweet, jammy aromas of blueberry and cassis. A rich, plump and soft palate with prune, backed berry and cassis flavors that end in a chewy, warm finish.
