Achaval-Ferrer - Finca Mirador 2009 (Vivino 4.4, JR 17.5, RP 96)

Achaval-Ferrer

Achaval-Ferrer Finca Mirador 2009 (Vivino 4.4, JR 17.5, RP 96)

Country - Argentina
Region - Mendoza
Vintage - 2009
Grape - 100% Malbec
Aging- 15 months in new (100%) French Oak Barrels
Average vine age- more than 70YO
Strength - 14% vol.
Bottle size - 750ml

Vivino 4.4 pts (332 ratings) as at 2020.12.26
Jancis Robinson (JR)- 17.5 / 20 pt
Robert Parker (RP)- 96 pts

Wine-searcher average reference price (ex-tax) - $775 as at 2020.12.26
Wine Spectator Vintage Charts- 2009 (88 pts)

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Achaval-Ferrer produces three Single Vineyard wines. This Finca Mirador uses 100% new French oak for aging, and the vine age is over 70 years. With excellent innate and acquired conditions, the price is surprisingly down-to-earth and approachable.

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Robert Parker (2011.11)-
The 2009 Finca Mirador was sourced from vines planted in 1921 and yields of 0.9 tons per acre. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it sports a captivating nose of sandalwood, exotic spices, espresso, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry. Layered on the palate with a velvety texture, it conceals enough structure to evolve for at least 3-4 years. This nicely proportioned effort will deliver prime drinking from 2015 to 2029.

Richard Hemming MW (2014.11.6) -
Supple, succulent and floral. Really gets the best out of Argentinian Malbec. Not subtle – but not overcooked either. Well-integrated oak, supple tannin. Delicious. (RH)