Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious beginner, International Malbec Day is a perfect opportunity to raise a glass of this dark, inky coloured, full bodied wine - bursting with intense flavours of black cherry, plum and raspberries.
Originally from France, where it was primarily used as a blending grape in Bordeaux blends it was introduced, in the mid-19th century, to Argentina. Here it thrived in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza and has since become the signature grape of Argentina.
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2023 Bellefontaine Malbec
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A fresh take on Malbec, from the reaches of the Pyrenees in the Languedoc, rather than the Andes of Argentina.
Tasting Notes
Bright blueberry fruit that develops to reveal an intriguing bitter-sweet character of blackcurrant leaf. Fine red fruits fill the palate; with raspberries and a touch of dark chocolate on the finish.
Production
Malbec has a long history in the Languedoc and has traditionally been used in blends. We have decided not to blend, but to offer this Malbec as a stand-alone, a wine to appreciate for its difference. One of the great advantages of the region is the ideal climatic conditions: long hot days followed by cool nights allow for longer, slower ripening of the grapes. Thereby providing lots of ripeness and soft tannins, but with necessary acidity. Here it has been allowed to shine, fermented on its own in stainless steel for maximum red and black fruit flavours.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content |
13% alc vol |
| Units of alcohol per bottle | 9.8 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Match with seared beef, lamb chops, or rich chilli con carne.
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| Allergy Information | Contains sulfites |
| Origin | Aude, France |
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Appellation
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IGP Pays D'oc |
