Winery - Bernard Magrez
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big, solid wine, foursquare and chunky. The fruit directs its plum fruit flavors to richness, some sweetness, with coffee and licorice as added complexity. There is a great tight wood element giving dryness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The wood element is powerful here, giving a smooth, polished character to the otherwise tightly knit fruit. Flavors of bitter coffee, spice and barbecued meats are there, with the juicy acidity and a dense texture. The wine needs another year to come together.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
It seems that all of Monsieur Magrez’s new wines from around the world have a similar DNA: size, ripeness, plenty of new oak and ultimately quality. This big-boned Toro shows tons of ripe black cherry flavors darkened by bitter chocolate and espresso. It’s immensely oaky now and should benefit from a couple to 10 years on its side. Imported by Bernard Magrez.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rustic fruit aromas led by the native Samso grape cause a stir, and the wine, which also has Garnacha, Cabernet and Merlot, carries forth in the mouth, where lush blackberry and plum flavors are supported by healthy, spicy, minty oak. With tight tannins and comfortable acidity, it will drink better in a few years. Imported by Bernard Magrez.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Named in reference to the fact that his father kicked him out of the house at 12 years of age, this superripe cuvée of 46% Carignan, 30% Syrah, 19% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre seems almost slightly nutty at first, then shows prune and chocolate notes that persist through the extended finish. It’s a bit alcoholic, but richly textured and velvety. Imported by Bernard Magrez.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Frenchman Bernard Magrez is building a global brand via high-quality, smartly named wines such as this (La Bienvenida means The Welcoming in Spanish). But the cuteness ends there; this is serious Malbec with maple, leather and coffee aromas in addition to rich berry scents. The palate is integrated and deep, with lively acidity and tannins but enough cuddly fruit to ensure balance. An excellent Argentinean debut for Monsieur Magrez. Imported by Bernard Magrez USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fascinating—and unusual—blend of Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon, this wine is full of ripe, seriously opulent fruit, with peach and mango dominant. It is fleshed out with intense perfumes, rich fruit skins and kiwi fruit freshness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Magrez calls wines like this 75% Merlot, “the future of midpriced Bordeaux.” It’s lush and ripe, with black cherry and mocha shadings, and only a hint of herbaceousness. Not overly rich or tannic, it should drink well for the next 5–8 years. Imported by Bernard Magrez.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A complex, concentrated wine, powered by chocolate, dark plum skins and spice. The fruit is rich, superripe, but well balanced, leaving tight tannins and acidity. Worth aging another year.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The weight of the structure is almost overpowering for the fresh blackberry fruits in the wine. Its presence is big, powerful, with bitter fruits and black figs, finishing with a final punch of richness.
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