Part 3 of 3 — Sommelier Playbook
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Chapter 3: Aged Single-Vineyard Bottles & Professional Serving Protocol
Page 3 of 3 — Final Chapter
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Style 3: Icon Reserve (Extended French Oak)
Single-vineyard old vines (50+ years) pair magnificently with slow-braised short ribs, blue cheese, and dark chocolate reductions.
Essential Sommelier Protocol for Serving Malbec
- Temperature: Serve young Malbecs at 14°C–16°C (57°F–60°F). Serve Reserve Malbecs at 16°C–18°C (60°F–64°F).
- Glassware: Use wide-bowl Bordeaux stemware to allow oxygen to unfold Malbec’s violet aromatics.