The 2008 Poesia (the Bodega's flagship) is sourced from a single 28.6 acre vineyard planted in 1935 to 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it reveals an outstanding bouquet of toasty new oak, exotic spices, incense, espresso, dark chocolate, and assorted black fruits. On the palate it displays an elegant personality in a slightly restrained style. The balance and flavors are first class and there is enough structure for 4-6 years of cellaring. Its drinking window extends from 2014 to 2028. Bodegas Poesia is owned by Helene Garcin and her viticulturalist husband, Patrice Leveque who also have significant holdings in Bordeaux including Clos L-Eglise. The Clos des Andes estate is planted to Malbec vines with an average age of 80 years and is organically farmed.Importer: Bob Bofman Selections; Glenview, IL; tel. (512) 919-9463; fax (512) 727-2453
