2020 Terrazas Malbec
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The warm and dry vintage seems to be reflected in the ripe and mellow 2020 Reserva Malbec, which was produced with grapes from over 100 different plots across Mendoza and matured in well-seasoned and neutral oak barrels. It has something balsamic, even minty, and the oak feels neatly integrated, coming through as soft and harmonious, varietal and easy to drink, with just a spicy twist from the oak. 1.2 million bottles.
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James Suckling
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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The 2020 Malbec Reserva from Mendoza is partially aged in used barrels. A vivid purple in hue. The nose displays sour cherry, ripe plum and hints of sweetbrier. It’s indulgent and juicy in the mouth with reactive tannins that corset the flow before oaky flavors develop at the end. A well-made, refreshing wine in spite of the warm year.
Red plums with some crushed-stone and tile undertones. Some graphite and fresh flowers, too. Full-bodied with juicy tannins and a fruity, firm and juicy palate overall. Plenty of malbec character, but tensioned and not heavy. Solid structure. Sustainable. Drink now.
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.