2011 Terrazas Malbec
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The 2011 Terrazas Reserva Malbec was a small disappointment, because of my high expectations. Some blurry aromas of violet, damson and licorice detract from the clarity in the nose, while the palate showed much better with classy cedar box flavors, fine-grained tannins and good length. Drink now. Terrazas de los Andes is the still wine project of the LVMH group in Argentina. They are the main landowners in Vistalba in the traditional zone of Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza, a location recognized for prime Malbec grapes. Importer: Moet Hennessy USA; www.mhusa.com
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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(aged in an 80/20 blend of French and American oak, 30% new): Bright ruby-red. Sexy, musky aromas of plum, currant, tobacco leaf, chocolate and smoke, complicated by roasted fruit and floral nuances (I might have guessed cabernet sauvignon!). Plush, broad and sweet; fuller than the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, conveying an impression of thickness without excess weight. Finishes very long and seamless, with wonderfully ripe tannins and lingering sweetness of fruit.
About the producer
This estate was created by Moët & Chandon in the early 1990s, focused on still wine from high-altitude sites in Mendoza. The property focuses on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, but is best known for its collaboration with Cheval Blanc, Cheval des Andes.