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Le Malbec d’Hervé 2021

Pays d'Oc IGP

Here's a cracking red from Hervé Sabardeil, winemaker behind favourites Cabalié to Chante Clair. He discovered some 30-year-old Malbec vines in the Languedoc. The grapes were top quality, begging to be vinified solo. The upshot: a seductive ripe red.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Supple black fruit – blackberry, plum – with herbal liquorice

Aroma

Ripe red and black fruits with a hint of herbs and liquorice

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Le Malbec d’Hervé 2021

More information

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • France
  • Bright ruby
  • Vegetarian
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2024

Hasn't Malbec come a long way! It used to produce the tough, tannic reds of SW France, then Argentina got a hold of it and made it a worldwide star. Not to be out done, France is revisiting this grape and, with refined techniques and careful handling, showing just how appealing its wines can be. Hervé discovered a plot of 30-year-old vines in the Languedoc's Vallée de l'Orb, on soils covered with big boulder-like stones that promote grapes with lovely intensity and ripeness. Impressed, he bagged the lot. Hand harvesting, gentle handling, and just a short time on its skins, have resulted in a silky, ripe, supple wine, with ample fruit tinged with herbs and liquorice. A fine choice with marinaded pork chops, roast chicken or veggie kebabs.

"Really enjoyed this wine with its fruity and smooth finish. Would definitely buy this wine again" 5-Star Online Review
For the 2019 vintage
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