Argentina

From the lighter end of the Malbec spectrum, this is fresh and bright with floral notes, plenty of damson and cherry stone fruits, buzzy and juicy, with decent structure and length.

Floral and perfumed, with lovely, crunchy, fresh red fruit: strawberries and raspberries. This is a well-balanced Malbec. The expression of the 2017 vintage is evident in the purity of fruit. Patricio Tapia: Nice red fruit character. Refreshing and simple, with lovely floral notes.

A malbec that’s the result of a partnership between the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and the Catena family of Argentina. Together, they’ve created a pure malbec that’s sourced from best high-altitude vineyards in the Mendoza region of Argentina. Aptly named aruma, or “the night”...(read more)

At once ripe with plenty of cassis, blackberry and blueberry, but also delicate herbal notes, this has a rather complex and delicate nose. Quite a sleek, elegant wine for Mendoza with fine tannins and nice freshness, carrying the long, focused finish. A blend of 83 per cent cabernet sauvig...(read more)

Piero's 'village' wine is an absolute beauty. Elegant red fruits and a sublime, more mineral - almost saline note make this glide across your palate in graceful and pretty way. There is a real sense of finesse, perfectly balanced earthy notes vie with the softly pert fruit.
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70% Malbec ; 13% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot ; 7% Cabernet Sauvignon Aging: 60% in French oak barrels for 12 months. Appearance: red with ruby reflections and a very nice intensity. Aroma: complex, intense and seductive with notes of red fruit, spice and marmalade. Mouth: very soft, silky, vel...(read more)

This is really creamy and delicious with sliced-plum and light earth aromas and flavors. Hints of redwood. Medium-bodied, firm and silky. Subtle and firm. Focused. Drink or hold.

Bit of a rarity this one, the last few bottles before this vineyard was garfted over the Chardonnay to make the new whites with Jean-Marc Roulot. It's a beautifully crafted Merlot, named after the village of Mainqué where the Chacra vineyards are planted. These vines are planted alo...(read more)

The most sophisticated wine we have ever tasted that has no added sulphur. Pure nose with cherry top notes and an open, easy, gentle feel on the palate. There's graceful and unimposing weight, and a lovely balance of acidity which gives a sense of lively energy.