Tasting Notes For Catena Appellation Lunlunta Old Vines Malbec 2023

The Lunlunta shows a deep violet color with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, with blueberries and blackberries notes and a touch of leather and cinnamon.

The finish presents well integrated supple tannins with a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.

The Catena Lunluntaperfectly pairs with smoked meats and cheeses and equally well with braises, roasts or grilled meats and fowl. Perfect for a light dinner or a substantial meal, it is an extremely versatile wine that can be enjoyed with or without food.

Critic Ratings

James Suckling Review– Rated 93:This shows dark fruit, tar, brambleberries and a touch of dried herbs. The palate is firm and concentrated, with polished tannins and a structured, delicious finish. Sourced from 100-year-old vines in the Lunlunta region.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Review– Rated 91:Sourced from vines planted in 1930 in Maip’s loamy clay and sand soils, the 2023 Appellation Lunlunta Malbec is the most dense offering in the Catena Appellation series. It opens with a rich, sun-kissed nose of dark fruits, coffee and dried flowers, leading to a round, supple palate that sits low in the mouth, closing with a savory, earth-tinged finish.
Wine Spectator Review– Rated 91:This reds subtle, smoky-spicy and floral edge plays nicely into a richly contoured core of raspberry and Santa Rosa plum that lingers around integrated tannins. Drink now through 2035.