2021 Gran Malbec X

The 2021 Gran Malbec X comes from Los Árboles, Uco Valley. Sixty percent was aged 12 months in new French oak and the rest in second-use barrels. Sober and composed, it begins with ripe plum, cherry and balsamic herbs—jarilla, thyme—and a slightly expectorant lift. The palate is dry with fine tannins and a hint of grip. It is juicy yet restrained with well-defined flavor and a delicate trailing finish. A very good Malbec in a classic style.