La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard) 2022 (750ml) Piquette Rouge

La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard) 2022 (750ml) Piquette RougeThe 2022 Malbec La Posta Paulucci, from Ugarteche, Lujn de Cuyo, was 50% aged in oak barrels (15% new). Purple in color, the fruit forward nose features plums and violets, along with a vanilla oak layer. Dry, rich and supple, the tannin less mouthfeel provides a lovely texture. This is a sapid and velvety Lujn de Cuyo red. 91 points, Joaqun Hidalgo, Vinous (May 2024) Spiced cherries, blueberries, coffee and a hint of hazelnuts. Fluid and crunchy on

This California red blend is the embodiment of new world

underpinned by a pleasant acidity

who made it clear to me that he prefers Burgundies with black fruits

spices and honey

pears and toasted bread with a hint of spice fill the nose

It was created in 1868 in Niagara County New York

to obtain a thick and aromatic red wine

burnt style

which will develop more savoury character in bottle

166 and 10

Again we are far from it being ready to drink and the tannins continue to be dominant

although it is fully dry