Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude 2018
94 Points James Suckling
A collaboration between Bodega Tapiz and Jean Claude Berrouet, winemaker at Chateau Petrus for 25 years (1982 -2007). Jean Claude is regarded as one of the finest winemakers the world has ever known, and a world leader with Merlot. Under his direction Chateau Petrus became one of the most expensive and sought after wines in the world.
It comes as no surprise then to find this blend is heavily dominated by Merlot. I’ve copied the Tapiz wine information into the further information page. I tasted it at Barrulo and was really impressed. This is a stunning wine, very silky and elegant. It was late on at the show by the time I tasted it so I didn’t even attempt to make my own tasting notes by that stage, so be guided by the official ones. But trust me, this is something very special from Argentina!
These notes are for the previous vintage – we have just received some of the 2018.
£89.99
This is something very special!
A collaboration between Bodega Tapiz and Jean Claude Berrouet, winemaker at Chateau Petrus for 25 years (1982 -2007). Jean Claude is regarded as one of the finest winemakers the world has ever known, and a world leader with Merlot. Under his direction Chateau Petrus became one of the most expensive and sought after wines in the world.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
69% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 % Petit Verdot
REGION
San Pablo Single Vineyard, Uco Valley, Mendoza
VINEYARDS
SAN PABLO ESTATE
ALTITUDE : 4430 feet (1350 meters) above sea level
FEATURES : Characterized by cold nights due to the proximity of the mountains and altitude, it gives wines of great intensity in color, aroma and structure, destined for premium and aged wines.
FERMENTATION
Fermented in stainless steel tanks for approximately 12 days at 28ºC. Use of selected yeasts.
100% malolactic fermentation
AGING
Aged for 11 months in new French oak.
TASTING NOTES
This specimen expresses the maximum intensity on the nose, finesse, elegance and harmony generated by our terroir . On the nose: notes of fresh red fruits, raspberries, cassis and truffles accompanied by delicate spicy hints. Its oak aging brings aromas of coffee and chocolate amalgamated with fruity notes typical of this varietal of San Pablo Estate . The palate is intense, with sweet and elegant tannins . A long finish , hard to forget. A wine that represents the art of precision from the vineyard to the glass.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alcohol 15.30 %
Acidity 6.03 g/l
pH 3.62
Residual Sugar 2.54 g/l
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