![]() This is just Matias Riccitelli’s entry level wine and it doesn’t see much time in oak. It’s a little fresher and more balanced than most at this price point though. It’s a rather standard Malbec despite it being more of a boutique wine with an offbeat label that might attract some drinkers but turn off others. Definitely feels more Lujan de Cuyo than Uco Valley Malbec although some of the grapes are also sourced from the higher altitude Uco Valley. It’s modern and high in alcohol, but nothing over the top. The palate is also dark, ripe and juicy with a little cherry cola, spice and vanilla. Medium-low intensity nose of ripe dark berry fruit and some chocolate. I found it in Chile at Mundo del Vino for 6,000 CLP. ![]() This wine can be found for $10 or less internationally. However, it’s not what you want if you’re looking for a big rustic tannic Cahors. This would be a good transition wine for someone who likes Argentinian Malbec wanting to get to know French Malbec because it’s rounder and fruitier than most Cahors while also having a more French-like earthy side with less alcohol and higher acidity than Mendozan Malbec. Overall, it’s fruitier and rounder than most Cahors wines I’ve had. The palate is smooth and round with a fruity attack, good acid, and a savory finish with some licorice. Nose starts off earthy but becomes more red fruit and plum driven with a touch of mint and baking spice. I paired them with some homemade cassoulet.Ģ015 Rigal The Original Malbec Comte Tolosan IGP The ones we’re reviewing today are all under $20. Moreover, if you’re visiting Chile or Mendoza, they’re only an hour flight away from each other, so you should try comparing them yourself if you’re in the region. Malbec today may not be the same Malbec you remember drinking 10 years ago. It should be noted that like Chilean wines, Argentinian Malbec has evolved, and they’re producing many different styles of Malbec, especially from the Uco Valley. All three can show notes of violets when well done. However, it’s generally fruitier than French Malbec with some typical Chilean herbal notes. It’s not as full, dark or ripe as Argentinian Malbec. In Chile, Malbec generally fits stylistic ally somewhere in between New World Argentinian Malbec and Old World French Malbec. However, it is originally from a region in southwest France called Cahors, where it tends to be quite rustic, tannic, high in acid, but lower in alcohol. Malbec is best known as a crowd-pleasing, ripe, dark fruited value red from Mendoza, Argentina. ![]() Most of you are familiar with Argentinian Malbec, but how does it compare to Malbec from its original home in France? In addition, where does Chilean Malbec fit in?
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