92/100
Robert Parker
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92/100
James Suckling
"Attention, limited quantities
"Produced from grapes sourced from a Chacayes vineyard in the Uco Valley, the 2016 BenMarco Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, scintillating and expressive, with great freshness and lots of aromatic herbs, black pepper and flowers. A fine balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a short vintage (the shortest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Luis Gutiérrez)
Features
Estate
Susana Balbo
Cuvée
BenMarco Malbec
Vintage
2016
Designation
Vallée d'Uco
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100 % Malbec
Terroirs
Sandy and stony soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
30-day maceration at 28°C
Breeding
11 months in second-wine French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red colour
Nose
Intense notes of red and black fruits and violets
Mouth
Full-bodied with fine tannins and a fresh finish
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with a fine piece of beef, pork marinated in spices, a platter of mature cheeses...
Susana Balbo
Uco Valley
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Produced from grapes from a Chacayes vineyard in the Uco Valley, the BenMarco 2016 Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, scintillating and expressive, with great freshness and lots of aromatic herbs, black pepper and flowers. A fine balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a short vintage (the shortest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration. 200,000 bottles produced. In recent years, grapes have also been sourced from Altamira.
James Suckling
Rated wine (2018 guide) 92/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
These Morello cherry aromas can be found again, but it certainly has a more complex set of aromas with notes of bark, asphalt and crème de cassis. Full-bodied, finely acidic, round with good tannic structure and a chewy finish. Drink now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. VINCENT R. Published on 03/10/2020
Very good Malbec, but the value for money is not unbeatable...
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS C. Published on 15/09/2020
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Note and review by M. XAVIER L. Published on 06/09/2020
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Note and review by M. EMMANUEL L. Published on 30/05/2020
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Note and review by M. SEROB G. Published on 19/04/2020
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