Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Size:6x750ml The 2010 Catena Zapata Malbec

The 2010 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is a blend of grapes from Adrianna and Nicasia

Villages level Meursault rarely gets much better than this though be prepared to be patient

which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage-like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint-Juliens

It's that elusive combination of concentration and complexity

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Size:6x750ml The 2010 Catena Zapata MalbecThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+