90POINTS
16½/20
Viña Chocalán Grand Reserva Malbec 2006
Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileOpulent blackberry, plum jam, chocolate, orange, vanilla, coffee, savoury nose flecked with spicy, black olive aromas. Rich, round, full, supple, velvety palate. Orange peel, black cherry jam, plum, chocolate, black olive, bay leaf and vanilla flavours. A touch flat but with fine concentration, richness, and complexity. Ready to drink now with prime rib.Tasted: 24 June 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $29.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Saverio Schiralli |
AB | $28.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 792705UPC: 007804603660530