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Bodegas Lopez Montchenot 10 Anos Gran Reserva (270MW)

Bodegas López Montchenot 10 Años Gran Reserva

Bodegas Lopez Montchenot 10 Anos Gran Reserva (270MW)

£35.75

SKU: 270MW Category: Argentina / Mendoza Tag:

Tasting Notes

Bright red colour with tile hues. On the nose, a marked spicy aroma reminiscent of black pepper, cherries, olives, herbs, truffle and leather. In the mouth it has a good structure characteristic of its base varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon), and a long and smooth finish due to its correct evolution.

Goes well with

Perfect drinking unaccompanied, but could be shared with company.

Producer Profile

The foundations of Bodegas López began in 1886 when José Gregorio López Rivas arrived in Argentina, from Algarrobo in Málaga, Spain, where he grew vineyards and olive trees with his family. He decided to establish his vineyards in Argentina and thus escape a devastating plague, phylloxera, which affected the vines in Europe.

Working and saving his every cent he earned, he managed to bring his brother Rafael, and shortly after, his mother Fernanda and his brothers Federico and Matilde. Far from their land, but together again, their winemaking tradition soon surfaced.

In 1889 the brothers moved to Mendoza, where they rented a small piece of land in General Gutiérrez, Maipú. Under the leadership of José Gregorio, they begin elaborating their wines, produced with their own grapes.

Shortly, the López Rivas brothers managed to establish a solid clientele, which allowed them to formalize their first commercial partnership: José López & Hnos.

In 1934 Bodegas Lopez released one of the great classics Chateau Vieux red and white. The delicate design of the brand’s typography was made by Don José Federico López himself. The Chateau Vieux wines honour the ancient French castles where high-end wines were first made. These wines represent tradition and know-how at its best. Released to the market in 1934, they were the first Premium Wines of Bodegas López. They are gastronomic, versatile, softened by the passage of time, and with tertiary aromas and flavours.

Viticulture

Privileged area that has a particular microclimate of dry summers, with warm, sunny days and cool nights. Notable thermal amplitude that favours the
development of the grapes, reaching a great concentration of aromas.

Cabernet Sauvignon: Cruz de Piedra, Mendoza. Cultivated in 1993, at 870 metres above sea level. 4,600 plants per hectare and yields of 6,000 k / ha. Drip irrigation.
Merlot: Cruz de Piedra, Mendoza. Cultivated in 1967, at 870 metres above sea level. 4,600 plants per hectare and yields of 5,000 k / ha. Furrow irrigation

Malbec: Agrelo, Mendoza. Cultivated in 1927, at 1100 metres above sea level. 5,000 plants per hectare and yields of 5,000 k / ha. Furrow irrigation.

Sandy loam soil of alluvial origin, with a calcareous composition. Traditional low trellis vineyards, with high cultivation density; Low-yielding strains that, associated with varietal purity, allow high-quality grapes.

Hand harvested grapes.

Winemaking

The wine ferments for 14 days, at approximately 28 °C and the maceration lasts for 10 more days. The wine is aged for a minimum of 36 months in Nancy French oak barrels of 10,000 to 35,000 litres, each varietal separately. The blend is then made, where it continues its progress in stainless steel tanks, until the moment of being bottled. This wine evolves for 10 years, until it is released on the market, thus acquiring a very particular bouquet.

Cellaring

Montchenot Gran Reserva wines are specifically crafted for long-term cellaring. Although ready to drink now, will continue to develop with careful cellaring for many years to come.

StyleStill Wine
Vintage2015
ABV13.5%
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
BlendCabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20%, Malbec 10%
FormatStandard (750 ml)
ClosureNatural Cork

Tasting Notes

Bright red colour with tile hues. On the nose, a marked spicy aroma reminiscent of black pepper, cherries, olives, herbs, truffle and leather. In the mouth it has a good structure characteristic of its base varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon), and a long and smooth finish due to its correct evolution.

Producer Profile

The foundations of Bodegas López began in 1886 when José Gregorio López Rivas arrived in Argentina, from Algarrobo in Málaga, Spain, where he grew vineyards and olive trees with his family. He decided to establish his vineyards in Argentina and thus escape a devastating plague, phylloxera, which affected the vines in Europe.

Working and saving his every cent he earned, he managed to bring his brother Rafael, and shortly after, his mother Fernanda and his brothers Federico and Matilde. Far from their land, but together again, their winemaking tradition soon surfaced.

In 1889 the brothers moved to Mendoza, where they rented a small piece of land in General Gutiérrez, Maipú. Under the leadership of José Gregorio, they begin elaborating their wines, produced with their own grapes.

Shortly, the López Rivas brothers managed to establish a solid clientele, which allowed them to formalize their first commercial partnership: José López & Hnos.

In 1934 Bodegas Lopez released one of the great classics Chateau Vieux red and white. The delicate design of the brand’s typography was made by Don José Federico López himself. The Chateau Vieux wines honour the ancient French castles where high-end wines were first made. These wines represent tradition and know-how at its best. Released to the market in 1934, they were the first Premium Wines of Bodegas López. They are gastronomic, versatile, softened by the passage of time, and with tertiary aromas and flavours.

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