Grand Vin 2013, Fabre Montmayou
Only 12,000 bottles produced annually of this world class Argentinian Malbec made by Fabre Montmayou. Every bottle is numbered. 2013 Vintage drinking extremely well with plenty of fresh blackberries and cherries on the nose and its trademark velvet finish.
Exceptionally high ratings from Tim Atkins, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, and James Suckling. The vineyard has won too many awards to list but include Best Winemaker in Argentina, Wine Legend, Decanter Gold Trophies and more.
Awarded Winemaking Legend 2021 in Medal of Excellence by Tim Atkin.
The grapes are grown on very old vines - some dating back to 1908 and harvested in tiny yields according to plot selection. The vines undergo de-leafing and a green harvest to maximise light exposure and air circulation to the grapes. The grapes are hand harvested into small trays to preserve and protect the fruit. Cold maceration is carried out at 10°C-12°C for 5 days prior to fermentation 30 days with indigenous yeast only. Four pumpings a day at 29° C to preserve the optimum expression of the terroir. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.
In the glass
Deep red colour with violet tinge. Expressive blackberry, cherry, violet and liquorice nose with a full, structured, palate filled with soft tannins, red berry fruits, and plenty of vanilla and spice. Long, concentrated, velvety finish.
About the vineyard
Fabre Montmayou vineyard is nestled in the heart of Argentina's most prestigious wine growing region in the hills of Mendoza. They have won countless awards for their exceptional wines, and winemaker Herve Fabre was awarded the coveted Winemaking Legend Medal of Excellence in 2021 by Tim Atkin.
