Mendel - Mendoza - Unus - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

With 65% Malbec, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the 2020 red Mendoza Unus is a wine of great dimension, rich, structured, deep and complex. This wine of great distinction and finesse, well served by its ageing, offers a magnificent texture, a dense, concentrated structure, with rich, sappy tannins. A wine for laying down, 20 years at least. An Olivier Poussier " favorite ", rated 96/100.

Vinification:

Traditional vinification. Malolactic fermentation for 16 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Dark red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Expressive and intense, with powerful aromas of ripe red fruits and precious woods, underlined by a fresh hint of eucalyptus.

Palate:

Magnificent texture on the palate, with good density and fine, velvety tannins. A rich cuvée with remarkable finesse and long, concentrated persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, thyme-roasted lamb chops, beef tenderloin, caramelized ribs, veal brochettes and rosemary-grilled eggplant.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2044

Renowned oenologist, named Argentina's best winemaker, Roberto de la Mota is the visionary behind Cheval des Andes, the iconic wine of the LVMH group. Since 2003, he has been crafting art on his personal estate, Mendel Wines, in the heart of Mendoza.

In a pristine setting, with very old vines and organic practices, he creates sumptuous wines, avoiding any showy effects. Focusing on the finesse and freshness that these dream terroirs can offer, he presents a refreshed version of Argentine malbec; wines of great class, long identified by our expert sommeliers...