Hélène Garcin
Showing 1 thru -8 of 8
Hélène Garcin 2003 Poesia Red (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $80
Winemakers Hélène Garcin and Patrice Levêque have coaxed a ton of character from 70-year-old Malbec and Cabernet vines, and the result is juicy but dark, with asphalt and tar aromas sitting in front of tight but generous black fruit (cassis and blackberry). Finishing notes of coffee, mocha and char leave you happy.
— M.S.
(2/1/2008)
Hélène Garcin 2004 Poesia Red (Mendoza)
- $80
Having tasted the 2002 through the 2005, the ’04 seems bright by comparison, with aromatics that include forest floor, tar and lively berries. The palate, like all the Poesia wines, is mouthfilling and substantial; flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and mocha are knit together and don’t skip a beat.
— M.S.
(2/1/2008)
Hélène Garcin 2005 Poesia Red (Mendoza)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
The youngest of the Poesia line shows some new oak in the form of sawdust aromas and espresso and mocha on the finish. In between those oak-based characteristics are mineral and black-fruit aromas as well as lush, very potent plum and berry flavors. With midnight darkness, firm tannins and straggling wood notes, we suggest sitting this bruiser down for another two…
— M.S.
(2/1/2008)
Hélène Garcin 2002 Poesia Red (Mendoza)
- $80
Get by the opening notes of leather, bitter root and horseradish and what lies beneath is a top-notch Malbec-Cab Sauvignon blend that shows tons of old-vines boysenberry and cassis character. It’s a bit juicy and exacting on the palate, but it’s also cleansing and will never be confused for fat and misguided. A true Argentine high flier, yet the newer vintages (’03…
— M.S.
(2/1/2008)
Hélène Garcin 2005 Clos des Andes Malbec (Mendoza)
- $20
Peppery red fruit and a strong whiff of a wet dog make this a leap of faith. The palate holds that peppery element while also showing raspberry and cassis notes. Vanilla and wood spice are front and center on the finish, and while it gets better with time, it never quite reaches fifth gear.
— M.S.
(12/1/2007)
Hélène Garcin 2007 Bodega Poesia Bonarda (Mendoza)
- Online Exclusive
- $17
Sort of prickly, wild, rubbery and inconsistent, but it’s also endowed with interesting olive, cracked pepper, herb and briney notes to go along with intense, dark berry core flavors. Finishes mildly burnt and bitter, which Bonarda is prone to do.
— M.S.
(12/31/2009)
Hélène Garcin 2007 Poesia Torrontés (Mendoza)
- Online Exclusive
- $17
A bit heavy and granular on the nose, with oily aromas that raise question marks. Fortunately, the wine mostly tastes true, with apple-based lead flavors followed by some pithy bitterness. The finish registers as dull, yet there’s still some grab to the wine. Seems to be fading.
— M.S.
(5/1/2009)
Hélène Garcin 2005 Paso Doble Red (Mendoza)
- $17
Tomato leaf, baked beans and burnt leather challenge the wine’s purity, but patience is rewarded with dry, herbal flavors and spicy wood notes. Mouthfeel and body are the wine’s attributes; otherwise it’s fairly wedded to the saucy, stewy style that can be Argentina. One-third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah.
— M.S.
(12/1/2007)
Showing 1 thru -8 of 8
Most Reviewed Designations
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2009 Penascal
This Tempranillo is rubbery and leathery smelling, with roasted berry…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity