Grabbing 16 points from the Dionysian 20-point scale, this Cadencia Grand Reserva Malbec from the Cacahapol Valley in Chile and made at the Butron Budinich Winery was a treat.
This Malbec is big. Rich with black fruits, soft tannins and a long aftertaste that paired so well with the tomato-based bean dish. Alcohol is not listed anywhere so I’m guessing that it is about 14.4% and balanced nicely.
The Malbecs from the Cachapoal Valley all have great potential and are wines that can age for a decade or more. In vino veritas.
A butter bean cassoulet topped with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano with a parsley sprig.
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