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Malbec
Originally known as Cot, this grape has taken a multitude of names, the main one being Malbec. It produces rich, full-bodied wine with great structure and depth. Once widely planted throughout France (particularly Bordeaux), this small black grape has recently lost its popularity to Merlot.
Due to issues with susceptability to frost, downy mildew and other rots, Malbec has begun to be prominent in the New World wines of South America (especially Argentina), where the climatic conditions attenuate the likelihood of afflictions of a kind harming the variety's honour in France.
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- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Right Bank
- St-Emilion
This is a soft well made wine. This wine has a wonderfully fruity aroma of dried prunes and raisins, firm on the palate with a long slightly drying fi... Read More -
- Origin
- France
A bold and full bodied Cahor with firm tannins and luscious dark cherry fruit on both the nose and palate which are supported by savoury aromas of mus... Read More -
- Origin
- France
A nose of ripe black plums and rich redcurrant lead into a palate which is soft and smooth with a subtle suggestion of cassis and wood smoke. Read More -
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- Chile
This wine is an intense, dark ruby-red colour. The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of ripe tart fruits such as plums and cherries along with spicy... Read More -
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- Origin
- Argentina
A rich, dynamic wine with ripe dark fruit, plums and raisin flavours supported by well integrated tannins and bags of complexity. The finish is clean,... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
Ripe cherries, strawberries and plum blend gracefully with soft subtle notes of vanilla and tobacco. The favours are complex and incredibly soft and b... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
A Bordeaux inspired blend, ripe blackberry fruit, damson and warming spice with subtle flavours of pencil lead, dark chocolate, cardamom and black pep... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
This is what Argentinian Malbec is all about, rich and full with gentle spice and a silky smooth palate. Good fruit concentration brings bags of black... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
Rich and strong aromas, including scents of ripe fruits, plums, black cherry, black currant, chocolates and violets. Well balanced acidity and a long ... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
Deep purple color with aromas of red fruits, chocolate and coffee beans. Red and black cherry flavors with scents of flower. Very nice fresh oak on th... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
This is a delicious attractive wine. Quite full on the palate with notes of damson and plum fruits. Soft and rounded with a light toasty character. A ... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
Medium to full bodied blend which draws rich black cherry flavours from the Malbec and spicy, peppery undertones from the Shiraz. Try with a steak or ... Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
An expertly blended red wine madue using traditional Bordeaux varieties that is fruity full bodied and rich. Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
Rich aromas of blackcurrant and plum on the nose and palate entwine with notes of mocha and tobacco on the complex finish. Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
A full bodied wine with a soft spice on the palate and black cherry aromas. Read More - A well made Malbec from the Uco Valley. Displays ripe cherry and blackcrrent fruit on the notes with a firm, soft yet rounded finish. Read More
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- Origin
- Argentina
Deep purple color, with bluish hues. Intense red fruits and floral aromas, such as roses and violets. Read More -
- Origin
- Argentina
- Mendoza
Delicate with red fruits aromas, predominantly of cherries and strawberries. Very fresh in the mouth, soft tones with equilibrated acidity. Small and ... Read More
Key Regions
The Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Argentina and California.
Colour and Flavours
Typical aromas of blackberry and black cherry fruit. It can produce young wines of good value, but equally well it can make elegant and soft wines when it is allowed to mature. When young, it is very potent indeed, with powerful flavours and strong tannins. The colour remains a deep red.
Synonyms
Côt or Cot; Auxerrois (in Cahors) and Pressac (Bordeaux Right Bank name).
