Lamadrid ‘Gran Reserva’ Malbec
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Lamadrid Gran Reserva Malbec is made from 100% estate-grown grapes, sourced from Vineyard Matilde in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo.
- The vineyard was established in 1929 and benefits from 90 ft. roots in stony loam soil.
- The average age of the vines is 96 years.
Varietals: 100% Malbec
Elaboration: Hand-picked grapes undergo cold maceration at 7ºC for 5 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation in concrete eggs with native yeasts at temperatures between 26/28 °C for 26 days, with 2 daily punch downs. Malolactic fermentation is100% spontaneous in 60% new French oak and 40% second use French oak. Aged 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels and 40% second use French oak. This wine has not been clarified, filtered, or stabilized.
Tasting Notes: This has aromas of dried blueberries, grilled plums, walnuts, mocha, and charred bark. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Excellent structure, with a well-integrated, toasty edge. Fresh finish.
PRESS
2019 – 92 James Suckling
2021 – 90 Wine Enthusiast
2022 – 92 James Suckling | 92 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Lamadrid Estate Wines is a boutique winery in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, founded in 2004 by Guillermo García Lamadrid. The estate is known for its high-quality Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Bonarda, focusing on organic and sustainable, minimal-intervention winemaking. The vineyards, located at 1,000 meters above sea level, benefit from sandy-silty loam soils and pure Andean water, producing wines with rich tannins and precise acidity. Lamadrid includes three properties: Finca La Matilde, Finca Lamadrid, and Finca La Suiza, and is led by renowned sibling winemakers Hector and Pablo Durigutti.