2020 Gros Bec de Marjosse

This Malbec comes from a tiny parcel of 75yo vines, the grapes were hand-harvested and just over 2,000 bottles were produced. LISA PERROTTI-BROWN RATING: 96 The 2020 Anthologie Cuvee Gros Bec is 100% Malbec from very old vines planted in 1949. The wine is fermented in barrel without too much extraction and aged for a maximum of one year to keep the fresh aromas. Production is very small. Deep garnet-purple in color, it storms out of the glass with powerful notes of baked blackberries, stewed plums, and boysenberry preserves, plus wafts of Chinese five spice, dark chocolate, and candied violets. The full-bodied palate is overflowing with gregarious black and blue fruits, framed by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. Drink 2024-2040.