Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2018 vs Volnay Premier Cru 'Les Brouillards', Domaine de Montille 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2018 currently starts £0.20 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £125.00 | £125.20 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Domaine de Montille |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2018
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2018 is a profoundly expressive single-parcel wine sourced from the River plot within the legendary Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, high in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. Floral, exuberant, and deeply layered, this is a wine capable of being enjoyed young or aged gracefully for decades. A true collector's wine from Argentina's most influential winery. Why You'll Love It The Adrianna Vineyard is often referred to as the Grand Cru of South America, and the River parcel is among its most distinctive and celebrated plots. Sitting on an ancient riverbed completely covered with oval white stones coated in calcium carbonate, the terroir provides exceptional drainage and extreme temperature variation: the stones absorb heat during the day and release it at night, acting almost like ice after very cold nights. At 1,366 metres above sea level, this remarkable environment produces Malbec of striking aromatic intensity, richness, and elegance that is simply not replicable anywhere else on earth. Meet the Producer Catena Zapata is Argentina's most influential winery, internationally recognised for pioneering high-altitude viticulture and redefining Malbec's global reputation. The Adrianna Vineyard has been studied parcel by parcel to reveal the profound influence of soil, altitude, and microclimate on wine character, and the River Malbec is the finest expression of that decades-long research. Vineyard and Production Grapes are hand-harvested from the 2.6-hectare River parcel at 1,366 metres above sea level. Fermentation takes place using wild yeasts in a combination of 225-litre oak barrels and 500-litre French oak roll-fermenters over approximately 17 days, with a maximum fermentation temperature of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius and maceration lasting 10 to 15 days. The wine is aged for 20 months in French oak, with the exact regime tailored to the characteristics of the vintage, allowing the purity of fruit and terroir expression to remain p
Volnay Premier Cru 'Les Brouillards', Domaine de Montille 2023
The 2023 vintage reflects a year of moderate warmth with consistent sunshine, leading to steady, well-paced ripening. Although temperatures weren’t extreme, the shift to warmer nights and milder days contributed to extended growing periods. This translated into wines that are strikingly fresh, with lower alcohol levels, vivid acidity, and vibrant character—brighter and more approachable compared to recent years. Both red and white wines achieved impressive yields, the largest ever recorded for the estate, with terroir expression and balance shining through. For reds, comparisons to the 2017 vintage are apt, showcasing elegance and precision. The domaine features as one of the Top 10 Côte de Beaune Red Wine, and White Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
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