Mathusalem Nicolas Catena Zapata - Mendoza 2015 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe9/26/2018

Healthy garnet. Well-balanced nose. Pretty ripe fruit but with energy too and no excess alcohol but a bit of meatiness. Sweet start and a little candified suggestion but overall a proper mature sophisticated and well-integrated wine that suggests it will age well. Rather low key, but that’s no criticism. Drink 2018-2026

Vinous

94 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe7/18/2018

Bright ruby-red. Pungent aromas of cassis, blackberry, herbs and grapefruit are pure and unadorned. Juicy and stylish in a European style, conveying an impression of delicacy and terrific penetration. This is sweeter and suppler than the 2015 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec but I'm not sure the it's deeper. Finishes with a powerful spine, strong supporting acidity and terrific length. Drink 2022 - 2029.

timatkin.com

96 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe7/15/2018

Jamessuckling.com

96 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2018

A giant. Not only in Argentina’s strong suit in terms of power, it also shows finesse and aromatic complexity. There are all manner of blackberries, smoke, chocolate and spicy notes. Built on a panoramic scale, but full of energy and enormous refinement. The finish cascades on and on. A blend of 83% cabernet sauvignon and 17% malbec. Try in 2021.