"The Mariflor Malbec 2012 shows powerful lactic notes, aromas of ripe plums, blueberries and lots of violets. Concentrated and ripe, it develops balsamic aromas with time. Very compact on the palate, there are no gaps. Tannins are abundant, acidity is good and makes the wine well-balanced. This is a modernized classic, fermented in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and aged in barrels for 15 months. It will improve with time." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Bodega Rolland
Cuvée
Mariflor Malbec
Vintage
2012
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
sandy-clay soils with deep pebbles
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
gravity transfers. Pigeage for fermentation in small concrete vats
Breeding
15 months in barrels
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
dense black color
Nose
aromas of fresh black fruit, liquorice and cedar
Mouth
good acidity. Tannins still a little dry on the attack. Very good ageing potential
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
to enjoy with duck breast, entrecôte steak with pepper sauce, gardiane de taureau, daube...
Bodega Rolland
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Mariflor Malbec 2012 has powerful lactic notes, aromas of ripe plums, blueberries and lots of violets. Concentrated and ripe, it develops balsamic aromas with time. Very compact on the palate, there are no gaps. Tannins are abundant, acidity is good and makes the wine well-balanced. This is a modernized classic, fermented in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and aged in barrels for 15 months. It will improve with age.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20
About the wine:
Almost black. Coquettish perfumed style with hints of leather on the palate. Lots of tannin and acidity. Dry finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS P. Published on 26/02/2018
Great! Open 3 hours before drinking. Melting tannins and a very pleasant mouthfeel. Relatively discreet nose. Keep for a few more years.
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN G. Published on 09/06/2018
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Note and review by M. JULIEN B. Published on 07/02/2016
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