Lagarde Guarda Malbec 2020 – Centuries-Old Malbec, Modern Swagger

Tasting Notes

This is Malbec with pedigree—deep purple, flirting with violet edges. Aromas crack open with succulent blackberries, dark plums, flirtations of walnut and floral whispers, capped with sexy smoke and mocha notes. The palate? Full-bodied and plush, but lifted by lively acidity, smooth tannins, and that signature Argentinian red fruit—creamy finish with tension and finesse.

Meet the Winemaker

Lagarde’s been turning grapes into gold since 1897, and this “Guarda” edition is their heritage flex. From estate-grown vines planted in 1906 at 850 m elevation in Luján de Cuyo, it’s a testament to terroir that refuses to stagnate. Run by the Pescarmona sister duo and crafted with intentional oak and indigenous yeasts—bold tradition never looked this fresh.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Malbec

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza – high-altitude, historic vineyard block
  

• Aging: 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels—adds structure, not swagger
  

• ABV: ~14.0%
  

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C—cool to tease its layers, warm to unleash depth

Critic Reviews

• 93 pts — James Suckling: “Really delicious and soft, yet fresh and tensioned."
  

• 92 pts — Vinous (Joaquin Hidalgo): “Refined, polished tannins, precise fruit, Old World energy meets New World warmth."
  

• 91 pts — Patricio Tapia, Descorchados: "Oldest vineyard roots, silky tannins with energy."
  

Food Pairings

This wine slays the dinner table. Try it with:

• Grilled rib-eye or lamb chops—meat meets velvet

• Beef ragù or smoky sausages—hurt your appetite in a good way

• Aged cheeses like Manchego or Gouda—fat vs. finesse, match made in heaven

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you don’t drink wine—you drop culture. Guarda 2020 is elegance in silk and oak, powered by century-old roots and modern finesse. It’s plush yet energetic, rich yet balanced—a Malbec that commands respect without demanding it.

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