Château Monbousquet, (Magnum) 2020 vs Vina Cobos Marchiori Estate Malbec
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Château Monbousquet, (Magnum) 2020 currently starts £2.05 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £87.90 | £89.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château Monbousquet | Vina Cobos |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc | Malbec |
| Region | — | Mendoza |
| Size | 1500ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Château Monbousquet, (Magnum) 2020
Monbousquet’s terroir is truly exceptional, with mostly warm, deep gravel to the south and sandy-clay soils to the north. As at Cheval Blanc and Figeac its soils are largely gravel, and thus warm, so relatively late-ripening Cabernets can ripen perfectly. This natural feature accounts for the particularly large proportion of these grapes in the vineyard’s composition.
Vina Cobos Marchiori Estate Malbec
Vina Cobos Marchiori Estate Malbec is a prestigious single-vineyard Malbec from one of Argentina's most celebrated wineries. Sourced from the historic Marchiori Estate vineyard, home to cane-pruned vines over 50 years old, this wine represents the pinnacle of Argentine Malbec. Block C2 of this vineyard supplied the grapes for Vina Cobos' inaugural 1999 vintage, establishing the estate's legendary reputation. The vines form deep root systems in well-drained soils ranging from loamy-clay to loamy-sand, with layers of pebbles and rounded stones below the surface enhancing mineral complexity. Why You'll Love It This is world-class red wine from Vina Cobos, founded by renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs. Awarded 97 points by James Suckling and sourced from vines over 60 years old, this wine offers exceptional depth, structure and ageing potential. The historic Marchiori Estate vineyard has been instrumental in defining premium Argentine wine since Vina Cobos' founding. Aged 18 months in French and American oak, this is a collector-worthy bottle that will reward cellaring for years to come. Meet the Producer Vina Cobos, founded by acclaimed winemaker Paul Hobbs, is one of Argentina's most prestigious wineries, dedicated to producing world-class Malbec from exceptional vineyard sites. The Marchiori Estate has been central to their success since the inaugural 1999 vintage. Winemaking The Malbec is aged for 18 months in a combination of new French oak and second-use barrels (48% new oak), allowing rich fruit and structural depth to develop while maintaining balance and elegance. Tasting Notes Deep ruby red in colour with intense aromas of cherries, cedar and subtle graphite. On the palate, full-bodied, rich and rounded with a taut structure, chewy tannins and a long, persistent finish. Floral and perfumed with purple fruit, mushrooms and a hint of stems. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with semi-hard cheeses, cured meats, lamb chops, grilled steaks and hearty meat stews. An exc
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