Bodega Monteviejo, owned by Catherine Pere-Verge (also the proprietor of Chateau Le Gay in Pomerol), is located at the foothills of the Andes, next to Vista Flores, south of Mendoza. Michel Rolland is in charge of the winemaking.
The flagship 2006 Lindaflor Malbec is 100% varietal aged for 18 months in new French oak. It offers up an ethereal aromatic array of wood smoke, pencil lead, lavender, spice box, black cherry, and black raspberry that is already remarkably complex. On the palate it is dense, rich, and opulent with layers of savory black fruits, exotic spices, and enough structure to evolve for at least 5-7 years. Cellar it for a minimum of five years and enjoy it through 2030.
93 points - The Wine Advocate (December 2008)
Deep, bright ruby. Sexy aromas of currant, coffee, bitter chocolate, minerals and graphite. Lusher and sweeter than the Monteviejo, with a finer-grained texture and insidious penetrating flavor intensity without undue weight. This very suave and rich wine saturates the palate with blackberry and raspberry fruit. Finishes with superb lift-and tannins that coat the front teeth. A beauty.
93 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan/Feb 09)
Dense, but with admirable purity, this lets a beam of crushed plum and boysenberry fruit pump through, while notes of fruitcake, fig sauce and mocha flesh out on the velvety, flattering finish. For the hedonist crowd. The best wine yet from this producer. Malbec. Drink now through 2011. 1,580 cases made.
92 points - Wine Spectator (September 30,, 2009) | 
