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2010 Achával-Ferrer Quimera
Red Bordeaux Blend
- Argentina
- Mendoza
- Lujan de Cuyo
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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Winiac wrote: 91 points
January 24, 2023 - Tell me about bottle variation! This one was much better, still prominent oak, but integrated. Better the second night.
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Winiac wrote: 88 points
October 22, 2022 - Acid plus and over-oaked. Not very pleasant.
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Henman Likes this wine: 91 points
September 30, 2022 - Decanted for 1,5 hours. Cork was in good shape. Subtle aromas of sous bois, dark fruit and a whiff of mocha on the nose. Medium to full bodied, supple and smooth, delivering rather vibrant tart red and dark fruit with a slightly mellow aspect and discreet sous bois notes. Smooth, gentle tannins and firm acidity. This is surprisingly youthful still and showing great balance. Outstanding stuff.
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jwhiggins Likes this wine: 89 points
June 5, 2022 - Very good Bordeaux blend with graphite, cedar, and tobacco/humidor character that is admirably balanced by a core of dark cassis fruit. A tad underwhelming compared to previous encounters but still eminently enjoyable. However, its best days appear to be behind it; time to go ahead and drink up to make room for something with more legs.
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Brett and Megan Likes this wine: 90 points
February 14, 2022 - Really good blend. So glad we have another bottle in the cellar.
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By Richard Jennings
1/11/2013 (link) 91 points(Achával-Ferrer Quimera) Opaque purple red violet color; savory, roasted plum, pepper, tart black fruit, light smoke nose; tight, tart black fruit, tar, light pepper, mineral palate with medium acidity; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish 91+ points (27% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot; 14% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Achával-Ferrer
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Quimera
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Argentina
- Region Mendoza
- SubRegion Lujan de Cuyo
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Codes 3049614149818, 7798091111035, 811751021103, 874053004090
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 324 (41%)
- Consumed 476 (60%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Charcuterie, grilled meatWho Likes This Wine
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- CountryArgentina
- RegionMendoza
- SubRegionLujan de Cuyo
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