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2015 Cuvelier Los Andes El Cuvelier
3/22/2024 - WineTally Likes this wine:
90 % Malbec, 10% Merlot
from Uco Valley, Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina
at 1,000 m with vines planted from 1999 to 2006 with 5,500 /ha
under organic/biodynamic viticulture yielding 5-6,000 kg/ha.
Manual harvest in 12 kg boxes. Hand sorted. Gravity fed.
Fermented in new barrels. 45-60 day maceration.
Full malolactic in new French oak barrels.
100% aged 18 months in French oak barrels.
Meticulous selection of outstanding barrels to go into this cuvee.
15.1% Abv. 3,520 Bottles
Background: Estate began by Bertrand and Jean-Guy Cuvelier
whose family owns chateaux in Bordeaux, including Léoville-Poyferré.
Proprietors: Baptiste and Guillaume Cuvelier (2nd gen) since 2009.
Winemaker: Adrian Manchón
A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby/crimson. Modulated Malbec blend.
B(alance)=3: Distinctive components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe dark fruits, plum, licorice, mineral.
D(epth)=1: Savory mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
Botle No. 1190 of 3520. Robust purity.
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2018 Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Malbec
3/22/2024 - WineTally Likes this wine:
100% Malbec
from Uco Valley, Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina
at 1,000 m with vines planted from 1999 to 2014 with 5,500 /ha
under organic/biodynamic viticulture yielding 7000 kg/ha.
Manual harvest in 12 kg boxes. Bunch selected. Gravity fed.
Fermented in new barrels. 45-60 day maceration.
Full malolactic in new French oak barrels.
100% aged 18 months in French oak barrels.
15.5% Abv. 9,200 Bottles
Background: Estate began by Bertrand and Jean-Guy Cuvelier
whose family owns chateaux in Bordeaux, including Léoville-Poyferré.
Proprietors: Baptiste and Guillaume Cuvelier (2nd gen) since 2009.
Winemaker: Adrian Manchón
A(ccuray)=2: Deep ruby/purple. Intense wooded varietal.
B(alance)=2: Fruit front and back with firm oaky structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe dark fruits, plum, cacao, tobacco.
D(epth)=2: Broad mouthfeel. Remarkable length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2]= 8/10
Reminiscent of Californian late harvest Zinfandels from the 1970s.
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2018 Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin
3/22/2024 - WineTally Likes this wine:
Malbec 72%, Cab Sauv 18%, Petit Verdot 5%, Syrah 4%, Cab Franc 1%
from Uco Valley, Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina
at 1,000 m with vines planted from 1999 to 2014 with 5,500 /ha
under organic/biodynamic viticulture yielding 7000 kg/ha.
Manual harvest in 12 kg boxes. Sorted twice. Gravity fed.
30-40 days vinification:
7-day cold maceration at 8ºC;
7-10 days fermentation at 28ºC;
remainder post fermentation maceration.
Full malolactic.
100% aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.
14.7% Abv. 40.000 Bottles
Background: Estate began by Bertrand and Jean-Guy Cuvelier
whose family owns chateaux in Bordeaux, including Léoville-Poyferré.
Proprietors: Baptiste and Guillaume Cuvelier (2nd gen) since 2009.
Winemaker: Adrian Manchón
A(ccuray)=2: Deep ruby/crimson. Intense yet modulated blend.
B(alance)=3: Distinctive components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe dark fruits, plum, licorice, mineral.
D(epth)=1: Textured mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
The estate's "First Wine", New World fruit with Old World touch.
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