Henry Lagarde - Malbec Mendoza 2022
Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $15.99
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Producer | Henry Lagarde |
Country | Argentina |
Region | Mendoza |
Varietal | Malbec |
Vintage | 2022 |
Sku | 18081 |
Size | 750ml |
Bodegas Lagarde goes far beyond what we normally consider to be organic viticulture, not only avoiding pesticides and chemical fertilizers, but also composting organic waste and creating water management projects, all while reinvesting in their community through labor programs. It’s the kind of holistic sustainability that lets a winery exist for 125 years!
But yes, while it’s all well and good that they are responsible stewards of the Earth, how’s the end product?
It’s an absolutely beautiful expression of Malbec, with loads of purple fruit and a gorgeous balance. It’s aromatically superb, with a precision that I don’t often associate with Malbec. There are a lot of factors for this intensity here- the least of which being that this wine doesn’t see the slightest contact with oak. Done all in stainless steel, the gorgeous tannic structure is from the grape alone. The other big thing to note here- this vineyard was originally planted in 1906! There’s just such an incredible concentration- I can’t believe the sheer purity of the fruit on display.
Because of the lack of oak- it’s a lot more versatile than what we might normally think of with Malbec, opening itself up to pairings with a surprising amount of non-beef entrees. You can still do a flank stank on the grill with some Chimichurri, but the Argentines are also incredibly partial to trout. Hmm... look at this... grilled trout with a puttanesca sauce. Just Google puttanesca and find one that works for you!
Vinous Media: 92 Points
"The 2022 Malbec Organic is purple in color. The very fragrant, precise nose offers violets, raspberries and plums. A pure, tea-like wine. Good, smooth texture, precise acidity, plenty of juice and a fruity expression."- VM
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