Flechas de los Andes Gran Malbec 2007 Mendoza
Producer: Bodega Flechas de los Andes (partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Mr. Laurent Dassault)
Grapes: Malbec (can’t confirm it’s 100%)
Appellation: Mendoza (Argentina)
Vineyards: no info
Winemaking: The wine spent 14 months in a mix new French oak, 2nd year French oak and stainless steel (1/3 each).
Alcohol: 14.5%
Price: $14.99 at Costco in Austin. Originally a $29 bottle.
My tasting notes: Deep, sexy purple color. Big, fumey nose of blueberry pie-filling, cola-like spice notes, chocolate and a touch of violets. Very dense, extracted black and blue fruit flavors with some smoke, spice and creamy vanilla. While it’s full-bodied and mouth-filling, it seems to go a bit hollow near the end.
Overall impression: When you’re in the mood for a mouthful of fruit, this fits the bill. Let it breathe a while for best results. B/B-
Free association: Something about the label of this bottle makes me think of propaganda posters and/or currency.
More info:
CellarTracker notes (avg. 88.5)
92 point from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Apparently this is a kosher wine. Good tasting notes over at kosherwinemusings.com.
We found this wine in Kerrville, at a small shop. It is pretty amazing. I was very surprised. I’m not sure of the difference between a Malbec and a Gran Malbec, but this stuff is good. I’ll be looking for it at Costco since we paid the regular price here. I agree it is better after breathing for a while.