Kaiken by Montes Mai Malbec 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaiken by  Montes
Label Name:
 
Mai Malbec
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: James Suckling 96pts; Vinous 93pts

Tasting Note
Intense, complex aromas of ripe red and black fruits (plum, cherry, raspberry) with tobacco, vanilla and spice. Full-bodied, velvety and polished tannins, balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, roast beef, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), dan dan/char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from old vines; traditional fermentation and maceration; aged ~18 months in largely French oak (500L, half-new) and bottle-aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Kaiken (founded by Aurelio Montes jr.) crafts Mai from centenary Vistalba vineyards planted c.1910; Mai is the estate’s flagship Malbec.