{"title":"Malbec","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBorn in \u003cb\u003eCahors\u003c\/b\u003e but made famous in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flightwineshop.com\/collections\/argentina\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArgentina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, malbec is rich with blackberry, cocoa, and violet notes.It was nearly wiped out in France due to frost but found a second home in the Andes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"familia-mayol-cuatro-primos-red-blend-2020","title":"Familia Mayol Cuatro Primos Red Blend 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Uco Valley. Malbec as the anchor provides velvety and medium sweet tannins. 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This is a surprisingly bright and youthful Cahors with depth of red and black fruit, subtle terroir and silken tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50045155180859,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/clos-siguier-les-camille-vieilles-vignes-malbec-2019_492a9e09-6073-495d-8d43-f43c34083ee9.png?v=1741246900"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-monplaisir-tradition-malbec-2021-half-bottle","title":"Château Haut-Monplaisir Tradition Malbec 2022 Half-Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut-Monplaisir is one of the standout modern estates in Cahors, run by Cathy and Daniel Fournié along with their daughter Mathilde. The family took over the property in 1998 with the goal of moving beyond cooperative production and establishing a more terroir focused identity for their wines. Located on the third terraces of the Lot Valley in southwest France, the estate farms organically across clay and limestone soils that are especially well suited to malbec, or côt as it is traditionally known in the region. Over the years the Fourniés worked closely with Pascal Verhaeghe of Château du Cèdre, one of Cahors’ benchmark producers, helping refine a style that emphasizes freshness and precision alongside the grape’s natural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tradition bottling is their clearest expression of classic Cahors malbec. Unlike the softer, fruit driven versions associated with Argentina, this wine leans into the darker, more mineral side of the grape. The vineyards sit on south facing terraces that produce naturally concentrated fruit while still retaining acidity and structure. It is a style deeply tied to the region, where malbec tends to show more earth, graphite, spice, and savory character than overt sweetness or plushness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking is traditional but carefully calibrated. The fruit is fully destemmed and fermented at controlled temperatures with a long maceration, often close to a month, to draw out structure and aromatic complexity without becoming overly rustic. Aging takes place primarily in concrete tanks with a smaller portion in neutral oak barrels for roughly 18 to 20 months. That élevage keeps the wine grounded in freshness and texture rather than heavy oak influence, allowing the tannins to soften while preserving the wine’s earthy character. The wine is bottled without filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows dark blackberry, cassis, black cherry, and plum layered with violet, cracked pepper, mint, and a distinctly stony mineral edge. There is real structure here, but the tannins tend to feel more chalky and savory than aggressive. Compared with many modern malbecs, the finish is longer, drier, and more herbal, carrying a sense of freshness that makes the wine especially compelling at the table. It is one of those bottles that reminds you malbec’s original home was Cahors, not Mendoza. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50045166584123,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/chateau-haut-monplaisir-tradition-malbec-2021-half-bottle_06844aec-5e68-4100-83fa-56188b28b34e.png?v=1741484854"},{"product_id":"early-mountain-rose-2023","title":"Early Mountain Rosé 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eComposition: 65% Merlot, 35% Malbec; Stainless steel and acacia barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of peach, melon, grapefruit pith, and strawberry lead into a vibrant palate layered with tangerine, orange blossom and a touch of mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ferment our rosé in multiple small lots, utilizing different extraction and fermentation methods on each, providing for the greatest expression of our estate vineyard.  In 2024, we made a few notable changes, adding more early-picked Malbec to the blend, with skin contact Merlot to drive additional color and depth. We chose to direct-press the Malbec to capture bright acidity and fresh citrus and stone fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William's Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50062458192187,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/EarlyMountainRose2023.jpg?v=1742650443"},{"product_id":"tikal-natural-malbec-syrah-2020-copy","title":"Finca Suarez Natural Malbec 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Malbec from the \"Finca Las Piedras\" parcel in Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina, at 1,100 M (3,609 feet) elevation. Alluvial soil rocky, with calcium carbonate and 20+ year old vines. Manual harvest, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, for 25 days. Aged in concrete for around 9 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. The winery's approach is make a terroir driven Malbec. Full-bodied, generous and dark-fruited, this is a very classic expression of Malbec that will pair perfectly with grilled meats or vegetarian options like portabello mushrooms, or hearty faro or rice-based dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50134901129531,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/FincaSuarezNaturalMalbec.jpg?v=1742936202"},{"product_id":"haute-cot-de-fruit-malbec-2023","title":"Fabien Jouves - Haute Cot de Fruit Malbec 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic farming, destemmed, 7 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak and cement. Not fined and filtered. Fresh and vibrant with a medium body.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50179417407803,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/HautCotdeFruitMalbec.jpg?v=1743982690"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-les-tours-rouge-2021","title":"Château Peybonhomme Les Tours Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none; --a-hvvw: 0.6; --plq4za: 43;\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none font-size-modifier vertical-align\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e generation family estate in Bordeaux. 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Medium-bodied with soft, polished tannins and bright acidity, it finishes long, fresh, and beautifully balanced—ideal with filet mignon and mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eDe Martino, founded in 1934, has spent four generations crafting wines that reflect Chile’s terroir. Pioneers of carmenere labeling in 1996, they also revived century-old vineyards in the Itata Valley, blending traditional techniques with modern precision. Today, fourth-generation leaders Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino continue to explore distinctive terroirs while refining the house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThe Las Cruces vineyard in Pichidegua, Cachapoal Valley, sits at 161 meters on gently sloping granitic loam. The 64-year-old vines thrive in a warm-temperate climate with winter rains. The 2021 harvest was cooler than previous years, producing grapes of exceptional quality. Hand-harvested and cold-soaked for 7 days, fermentation occurred spontaneously over 6 days, followed by 30 days of maceration. The wine matured 9 months in used French oak and an additional 10 months in a 25 HL Stockinger foudre, resulting in a refined, terroir-driven expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629939364155,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/DeMartinoLasCrucesOldVineSeriesMalbec2021.jpg?v=1759940454"},{"product_id":"paul-barre-chateau-la-grave-fronsac-2019","title":"Paul Barre Chateau La Grave Fronsac 2019","description":"","brand":"Plant Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50684086878523,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/PaulBarreFronsacRougeLaGrave2019.jpg?v=1761799086"},{"product_id":"pedestal-long-shadows-merlot-2019","title":"Pedestal “Long Shadows” Merlot 2019","description":"","brand":"Kysela Pere et Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50722070626619,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"combel-pur-fruit-du-causse-2022","title":"Chateau Combel-La-Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse - Cahors 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% malbec (aka auxerrois locally).  The fruit for the entry-level Pur comes from seven different Combel sites totaling 8.5 hectares around their home village of Cournou, which lies on the Causse Calcaire, a limestone plateau in Cahors at 320-350 meters in elevation. 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Though you should never judge a book by its cover, Julien has made the decision to design playful labels and bottle the wines in Burgundian bottles, two seemingly superficial details that are actually a very bold statement in the ultra-traditional mindset of most Cahors producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50740774928699,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/ChateauCombelPurFruitduCausse2022.jpg?v=1763738221"},{"product_id":"copy-chateau-haut-monplaisir-tradition-malbec-2021-half-bottle","title":"Château Haut-Monplaisir Tradition Malbec 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut-Monplaisir is one of the standout modern estates in Cahors, run by Cathy and Daniel Fournié along with their daughter Mathilde. 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It is a style deeply tied to the region, where malbec tends to show more earth, graphite, spice, and savory character than overt sweetness or plushness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking is traditional but carefully calibrated. The fruit is fully destemmed and fermented at controlled temperatures with a long maceration, often close to a month, to draw out structure and aromatic complexity without becoming overly rustic. Aging takes place primarily in concrete tanks with a smaller portion in neutral oak barrels for roughly 18 to 20 months. That élevage keeps the wine grounded in freshness and texture rather than heavy oak influence, allowing the tannins to soften while preserving the wine’s earthy character. The wine is bottled without filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows dark blackberry, cassis, black cherry, and plum layered with violet, cracked pepper, mint, and a distinctly stony mineral edge. 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The wine is part of the larger Mendel project founded by Roberto de la Mota and Anabelle Sielecki, a partnership that helped redefine modern Argentine wine away from sheer power and toward vineyard expression and structure. De la Mota, whose family has deep roots in Argentine winemaking, became known for pushing a more restrained and age worthy style of malbec at a time when many producers were leaning heavily into ripeness and new oak. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard itself sits at roughly 950 meters elevation in Luján de Cuyo, where warm daytime sun is tempered by cool Andean nights. Those old vines naturally produce very small yields and concentrated fruit, but the defining character here is not excess. Finca Mendel tends to show a firmer, more mineral expression of malbec, shaped as much by vine age and soil as by fruit intensity. Compared with many Mendoza malbecs, the wine consistently leans darker, more savory, and more structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, the fruit is hand harvested and fermented in small tanks with careful extraction to preserve both aromatic detail and tannic precision. The 2022 spent around a year in French oak barrels, using a mix of first, second, and third fill wood to build texture without overwhelming the vineyard character. The élevage gives the wine depth and polish while still allowing the old vine fruit and graphite like minerality to remain front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 opens with blackberry, black plum, violet, and dark cherry layered alongside espresso, graphite, mint, and dried herbs. There is real concentration here, but also tension and freshness beneath the weight. The tannins are fine grained and firm rather than plush, carrying through a long savory finish that feels much closer to a structured old world red than the softer, sweeter style many people associate with Argentine malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51271815987515,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/files\/MendelMalbec2022.jpg?v=1779313268"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4991\/3915\/collections\/AdobeStock_1142381654.jpg?v=1741712066","url":"https:\/\/flightwineshop.com\/collections\/malbec.oembed?page=2","provider":"Flight Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}