Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2006
- Winery: Cuvelier de Los Andes
- Region: Argentina » Uco Valley
- Variety Bordeaux Blend
Winemaker's Notes:
Percentage Grape: 60% Malbec 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 5% Syrah 5% Petit Verdot Soil: Stony, alluvial and gr...
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91 points. Blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry dominate the nose. It’s deep and intense, with a slightly Alpine aroma, reminiscent of a lakesi... Read more
Strong malbec note in the nose offset by a little black plum, then a velvety Bordeaux-like blend with a good deal of structure and an exceptionally... Read more
A big bite off the top, this Bordeaux blend wiffs of chocolate, red berries, leather and barnyard with just a hint of hoysin. Spicy introduction on... Read more
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Add your review91 points. Blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry dominate the nose. It’s deep and intense, with a slightly Alpine aroma, reminiscent of a lakeside forest. A spin in the glass reveals woody notes of berry bush and a faint touch of suede. Sweet, perfectly ripe dark red fruit introduces the palate. There is plum and blackcurrant, tons of spice, and a rich chocolate truffle flavor on the mid palate. It’s full of forest tones and dried blueberries, and there is a very peculiar popcorn and caramel finish that I find absolutely intriguing. This is an excellently refined wine, with powdery, firm tannins that despite its massive size, glides across the palate like velvet. Very impressive. Source: What's Worth Drinking: http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2010/08/13/post-56-malbec-week-part-4-the-best-of-bec-part-2/
Strong malbec note in the nose offset by a little black plum, then a velvety Bordeaux-like blend with a good deal of structure and an exceptionally smooth finish – an evergreen. (AV 88, http://argovino.com/?p=372)
A big bite off the top, this Bordeaux blend wiffs of chocolate, red berries, leather and barnyard with just a hint of hoysin. Spicy introduction on the palate that leads to a more complex host of blackish berries and a a special roundness that seems to inhabit higher altitude wines. Recommended cellar age to 2014 but I suspect it will keep nicely to 2020.
Winemaker's Notes:
Percentage Grape: 60% Malbec 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 5% Syrah 5% Petit Verdot<br/><br/>Soil: Stony, alluvial and granite gravel<br/><br/>Type of Harvest: Hand picked<br/><br/>Type of Wood: Oak<br/><br/>Level of Toast: Medium<br/><br/>Alcohol Percentage: 15 %<br/><br/>Aging Time: 12 months<br/><br/>Cork Material: Natural cork
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