2020 Malbec Ensendune

Tasting notes:

A project from an Argentinian winemaker in France! He searched all over the Languedoc for a place that would produce the characteristically bright and intense Malbec of his home country. He found this possibility in partnership with a family from the Coteaux d’Enserune, who follow a 1,000 year old tradition of making lesser-grown varieties in France. The unique soils on the Montandy plateau outside Béziers are red, chalky and acidic with traces of iron – very similar to the best Malbec vineyards in Argentina. The wine has a nose with intense black cherry and liquorice along with hints of flowers and spice. In the mouth, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and smooth with plump fruit and hints of spice, moderate tannins and refreshing. A fantastic example of French Malbec with personality!