2018 Cuvelier Los Andes Colección Blend

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89 points

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  3/22/2024 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  Malbec 59%, Merlot 16%, Syrah 16%, Petit Verdot 7%, Cab Sauv 2%
  from Uco Valley, Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina
  at 1,000 m with vines planted from 1999 to 2014 with 5,500 /ha
  under organic/biodynamic viticulture yielding 7000 kg/ha.
  Manual harvest in 12 kg boxes.
  Vinified 7-10 days in stainless steel tanks at <26ºC.
  Full malolactic.
  60% in French oak barrels for 12 months.
  14.6% Abv. 42100 bottles
  
  Background: Estate began by Bertrand and Jean-Guy Cuvelier
  whose family owns chateaux in Bordeaux, including Léoville-Poyferré.
  Proprietors: Baptiste and Guillaume Cuvelier (2nd gen) since 2009.
  Winemaker: Adrian Manchón
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby/red. Robust Malbec blend.
  B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with adequate structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark fruits, plum, earthy mineral.
  D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
  
  Billed as estate's Second Label, the first being the Grand Vin.
  
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  2/6/2024 - pjhr Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Tasty midweek quaffer!

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