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Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2016 Wine Review

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2016

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2016

Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2019-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Fabre Montmayou

Agent: Glencairn Wine Merchants

Natalie's Score: 89/100

This is a deep ruby and broody Malbec made from 40-year-old vines near the Lujan de Cuyo and Las Compuertas regions. Approximately, 60% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 1 year. Fabre Montmayou Reserva 2016 is medium-plus-bodied with floral top notes, ripe red cherry and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are silky. Very approachable now.

Malbec food pairings: game, lamb, spaghetti and meat balls, veal cutlets, osso buco, hard cheese.

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This Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2016 was reviewed on February 28, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Fabre Montmayou Reserva 2016 is a dark, broody Malbec from Argentina. The Malbec wine grapes were sourced from 40-year-old vines near the Lujan de Cuyo and Las Compuertas regions. Approximately, 60% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 1 year. Pair with a rare steak. Deep ruby in the glass with floral top notes, ripe red cherry and savoury spice aromas. Just a lovely, easygoing Malbec with ripe dark fruit and cherry flavours on the palate finishing with chocolate and vanilla notes from oak ageing. Tannins are silky. Enjoy now with grilled meats. - Community Wine Reviews

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