Malbec 2025

This Malbec comes from Maipú, in the north-east of this historic zone of Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes, in Argentina. Founded in 1882, the Reserva de Los Andes house farms in particular the Las Margaritas vineyard, trained on high pergolas on deep, stony silty-sandy soils. The Malbec vines stand at about 650 metres above sea level, in a hot, very sunny climate, with traditional furrow irrigation fed by water from the Andes, which promotes even ripening of the grapes.

The grapes, carefully selected and harvested ripe, are vinified with a clear aim: to preserve the aroma precursors of Malbec. Winemaking therefore takes place at low temperature. After fermentation, the wine is clarified and then stabilised so as to reach the bottle as quickly as possible and retain all the freshness of its fruit. This approach highlights the varietal expression and brightness of a young, indulgent Malbec.

This wine reveals notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, violet, liquorice, black pepper and cocoa. The clean, varietal nose is dominated by fresh dark-fleshed fruit, with a floral touch. The palate is supple and fruity, beautifully fresh, with soft, round tannins. Balanced and easy to drink, it offers a persistent, fruit-driven finish.

Although Argentina is often considered part of the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the Spanish colonization of the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been an integral part of the country's culture. No other wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the latter years of the 20th century (in viticulture, oenology, and, of course, finance), which allowed the country's winemakers to raise quality levels and successfully establish an international export market. Argentina is now the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Viticulture is practiced primarily in the foothills of the Andes, particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to create aromatic and intensely flavorful wines. Some vineyards are even planted at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters! The terroir here is well-suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now the source of some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brilliance and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which yields a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as being of high quality.