Top 10 Argentinian Malbecs

Red and black plum, cherry, minerals and a floral perfume. Really accomplished winemaking; this is well balanced, with soft, juicy fruit, good integration of oak and young tannins. Great ageing potential. Complex.

Outstanding
18.75/20 (95+/100)

Alcohol: 14% Drink: 2013-2018
www.flechasdelosandes.com.arDistributors in Mainland China: YesMyWine.com (也买酒), JiuQ.com (酒圈网), Jebsen Fine Wines (捷成洋酒)
Price Range: CNY270-300

Complex and lifted aromatics of spice, leather, menthol and cassis. Good concentration of very attractive pure fruit and spicy oak. Has fine balance and weight and a long and satisfying finish. Real length and interest - excellent.

Outstanding
18.75/20 (95+/100)

Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: 2012-2014
www.domainebousquet.comDistributors in Mainland China: Sourceland Wines (夏桑园酒业), Milan Wines (米兰酒业)
Price Range: CNY260-300

Seductive aromas of violet, vanilla, strawberry and leather, Juicy red fruit and earthy flavours are surrounded by oak tannins and fresh acidity. It is linear and grippy with great punch and length. Delicious.

Highly Recommended
18/20 (93+/100)

Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: 2012-2015
www.bodegacolome.comDistributors in Mainland China: ASC Fine Wines (ASC精品酒业)
Price Range: CNY300-340

Juicy aromas of bubblegum, leather, menthol and subtle black fruit. It has lots of fresh floral fruit and purity in the mouth. Uncomplicated and a little grippy but it has a lovely character.

Highly Recommended
17.5/20 (91/100)

Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: 2012-2013
www.familiazuccardi.comDistributors in Mainland China: Watson's Wine Cellar (屈臣氏酒窖)
Price Range: n/a

Attractive bouquet of spicy oak, concentrated cassis and raspberry. A powerful style offering perfumed fresh and dried floral fruit, grippy tannins and lovely complexity. Layered and seductive with capability to age. Great structure on the length.

Highly Recommended
17.25/20 (90+/100)

Alcohol: 14.9% Drink: 2012-2020
www.fincaelorigen.comDistributors in Mainland China: Aussino World Wines (富隆酒业), JiuQ.com (酒圈网)
Price Range: CNY310-350

Interesting nose of spice, black fruit, menthol and mint - very pretty and complex. A powerful style with a mixed floral and berry fruit and spicy oak with a touch of raisin. More complex than most with good depth of flavour. Excellent.

Highly Recommended
17.25/20 (90+/100)

Alcohol: 15.5% Drink: 2012-2016
www.altocedro.com.arDistributors in Mainland China: YesMyWine.com (也买酒)
Price Range: CNY230-270

Charming intensity of dark berry, capsicum, cherry, sweet oak and green herbal aromas. Round and attractive juicy palate with masses of sweet black fruit, lots of oak and grainy tannins. Very appealing.

Highly Recommended
17/20 (90/100)

Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: 2013-2019
www.monteviejo.comDistributors in Mainland China: n/a
Price Range: n/a

Spicy oak, clove, fig and cocoa bouquet. Very ripe, sweet black fruit and mocha flavours meld with lovely supple tannins. It has a pure, fruit-driven liquorice and chocolate length. Very rich and stylish.

Highly Recommended
16.75/20 (89/100)

Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: 2012-2015
www.bodegaatamisque.comDistributors in Mainland China: Milan Wines (米兰酒业)
Price Range: CNY150-190

Attractive, evolving nose of earth, spice, herbs, game, mint and sweet black fruit. Full-bodied, black fruited, super silky and well balanced wine. Satisfying, juicy, mouthfilling and rich.

Highly Recommended
16.5/20 (88/100)

Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: 2012-2015
www.bodegasalentein.comDistributors in Mainland China: Torres China (桃乐丝中国)
Price Range: CNY170-210

Spice, dried fruit, mocha, coffee, chocolate and prominent new oak aromas. Structured, juicy red fruit with creamy vanilla oak lifted by acidity and firm tannins. For big-wine lovers. Complex and interesting.

Highly Recommended
16.5/20 (88/100)

Alcohol: 15% Drink: 2012-2014
www.trapiche.com.arDistributors in Mainland China: China Wines and Spirits
Price Range: n/a