For Malbec “Petite Fleur,” Monteviejo, Uco Valley, Argentina — 2022, the professional review picture is very strong, especially for a wine typically positioned in the ~$20–30 range.
| Publication |
Score |
Notes |
| James Suckling |
94 pts |
Reported as a blend with a polished, structured style; notes emphasize red and dark fruit, spice, savory/meaty tones, herbs, velvety tannins, and a persistent finish. |
| Wine Enthusiast |
91 pts |
The closest directly available recent Petite Fleur review is for the 2020 Malbec bottling (92 pts), showing the critic’s favorable view of the wine’s balance, perfume, and fruit expression across vintages. For the 2022 listing, Wine Enthusiast is reported at 91 pts. |
Overall professional consensus: about 93 points average (94 JS / 91 WE where reported), placing it in the excellent / highly recommended range.
Style profile
- Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
- Producer: Monteviejo
- Grapes: Malbec-led blend (the 2022 Petite Fleur is listed as including Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah)
- Typical character: ripe plum and blackberry fruit, floral notes, spice, herbal/savory nuances, supple tannins, and a fresh finish.
Value assessment: A 94-point James Suckling score at around the $20 level makes it a particularly attractive quality-to-price Argentine red. It should appeal to drinkers who like a richer Malbec style but want more structure and freshness than many inexpensive, heavily extracted examples.
Drinking window: Enjoyable now (especially with decanting for 30–60 minutes), with likely improvement over the next few years. Good pairings: grilled steak, lamb, mushroom dishes, hard cheeses, and barbecue.
This 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, specifically the Uco Valley, offers a complex and fruity profile.
This wine is a deep ruby red color with aromas of ripe red fruits like cherries and plums, along with vanilla and chocolate notes. It is known for its full-bodied, elegant, and harmonious palate with softly integrated tannins and a lingering finish.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Deep ruby red with purple hues.
- Aroma: Intense with black cherry, redcurrant, herbaceous, mentholated, liquorice, and black pepper notes, with hints of vanilla and chocolate.
- Palate: Juicy and fruity, with flavors mirroring the nose, along with notes of spices like pepper and nutmeg. It has a good structure, fine-grained tannins, and a round body.
- Finish: Harmonious and long, with a slightly floral character and "world class finesse".
Expert Opinion:
James Suckling describes the wine as having "spiced cherries, blackberries, minerals and a touch of dark chocolate. Firm and medium-bodied on the palate with generous yet juicy fruit. Medium-long finish. Drink or hold". Wine Advocate gave it a score of 90.
