Colomé Malbec Salta Altura Máxima 2013

94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): “(14.9% alcohol; from a 2007 planting on granite and calcaire soil at an altitude of 10,200 feet): Bright dark ruby. Aromas of black cherry, licorice and salty minerality show a distinct but subtle note of roasted berries. Plush, rich and deep but not overly sweet, with its very concentrated red and darker berry flavors enlivened by brisk, high-altitude acidity and complicated by a saline quality. Delivers a lovely refined texture without any heaviness. A gripping wine of great distinction and terroir character. With 24 hours in the recorked bottle, this very dense Malbec revealed Syrah-like nuances of charcoal, game and black olive without losing its light touch.
Producer notes: “Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has crafted wines of distinction and international acclaim for Colome. He believes the Malbec from Altura Maxima Vineyard is the embodiment of two extremes – a traditional grape variety from his French origins made from the vineyard that challenges all convention in the modern viticultural world. Drink 2019-2029” (Jul 2017)

Producer notes: “Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has crafted wines of distinction and international acclaim for Colomé. He believes the Malbec from Altura Maxima Vineyard is the embodiment of two extremes – a traditional grape variety from his French origins made from the vineyard that challenges all convention in the modern viticultural world.”