- 75% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Franc
- Sourced from the La Craie block which runs from West to East, almost the entire vineyard, and has 100% southern exposure on the hill of the Monastery
- Calcareous soils
- Natural co-fermentation in 500L vats of all de-stemmed fruit with daily manual punch-downs
- 40-day maceration
- Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 16 months
- Bottled without fining or filtering
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Variety:
Malbec
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AR-PER-22-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2023-09-07
"The 2021 La Craie is a co-fermentation of Malbec and 25% Cabernet Franc from a tiny calcareous plot on the south-facing slope of the Monasterio Hill in the Gualtallary district of Uco Valley. A rich purple with a garnet sheen. The primary, nuanced nose has a distinctive, alluring profile: sage, mint and ash combine with blood orange, violets and hints of damp earth. On the palate, it has a chalky core that pumps energy into the lean tannic structure. This tea-like, flirtatious red will undoubtedly develop further in the bottle."