Wines made from Malbec grapes of Bordeaux Supérieur

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More informations about the variety Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

More informations about the region of Bordeaux

Bordeaux Supérieur is an appellation level applied to wines produced in the Generic area of the Bordeaux PDO. They are produced from the classic Bordeaux Grape varieties. The reds are, as the name suggests, intended to be a slightly "superior" form of the standard Bordeaux AOC wines. They are therefore heavily based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?

OakPresent in 72% of Malbec
Black fruitPresent in 61% of Malbec
EarthPresent in 60% of Malbec
Red fruitPresent in 54% of Malbec
Non oakPresent in 50% of Malbec
SpicesPresent in 47% of Malbec
OakyPresent in 41% of Malbec
CherryPresent in 31% of Malbec
BlackberryPresent in 29% of Malbec
VanillaPresent in 27% of Malbec

EarthyPresent in 27% of Malbec
LeatherPresent in 26% of Malbec
PlumPresent in 26% of Malbec
MicrobioPresent in 25% of Malbec
TobaccoPresent in 25% of Malbec
Black currantPresent in 18% of Malbec
Dark fruitPresent in 16% of Malbec
PepperPresent in 14% of Malbec
Red fruitPresent in 12% of Malbec
Black fruitsPresent in 12% of Malbec

News about the grape variety Malbec

Decanter World Wine Awards winners available at Marks & Spencer

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Argentina: Award-winning wines to celebrate Malbec World Day

This 17 April marks the 12th anniversary of Malbec World Day, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to celebrate the success of Argentina’s wine industry. Argentina is the main producing country of Malbec with more than 44,000 hectares planted across the country. Mendoza, Argentina’s most famous wine region, has become synonymous with Malbec and leads local production with 37,754 hectares cultivated (85% of the total vineyards). Now the 12th edition, Malbec World Day cele ...

Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced

The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...