Achaval Ferrer Quimera Blend 2014
Varieties: Malbec (50%), Cabernet Franc (24%), Merlot (18%), Cabernet (8%)
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Vintage: 2014
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle size: 750 mL
The word Quimera has two different meanings, and both of them have an intimate relationship with this wine. In the Greek mythology, the “Chimera” was a beast formed by three different animal parts. This is a clear connection with this wine being a blend. Still, the second meaning of the word is the one that best represents the wine. A Quimera is an impossible quest, the pursuit of the unachievable. This is the mindset everyone has at the vineyards and winery every
year when producing this warm blend: without following any rules or tradition, the objective is to produce the best possible blend every year.
Quimera is design and architecture, an intimate discovery, a search for perfection.
Nose: Tarry, fiery aromas of berry fruits and oaky spice lead to an iron-fisted palate with rubbery tannins.
Mouth: This blend of Malbec, Cab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot tastes of savory berry fruits and plum. The finish is spicy and delivers lushness and beefy weight.
Winemaker: Gustavo Rearte
Growing conditions: Perdriel (Lujan de Cuyo): at 980 metres or 3,200 feet of elevation: Malbec
Medrano: (Junin) at 700 metres or 2.300 feet of elevation: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tupungato (Uco Valley) at 1.100 metres or 3.600 feet of elevation: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Winemaking notes: 15 months in new (50%) and second use (50%) French Oak Barrels.
Drinking window:
2016 - 2022
Reviews:
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Tim Atkin - TIM ATKIN MW : 94 pts
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- JAMES SUCKLING : 92 pts
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- ROBERT PARKER : 92 pts
- Retail: $100.00
- Club: $85.50
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