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		The winery LAGARDE winery was founded in 1897 and is one of the oldest and most traditional wineries in the Lujan de Cuyo Region, Province of Mendoza, in western Argentina. The region of Lujan de Cuyo is well known worldwide for its great climatic conditions for winemaking, excellent value wines, as well as beautiful scenic views at the foothills of the Andes Mountains and its Aconcagua (22,800 feet). THE REGION The region of Lujan de Cuyo is recognized as “Zona Alta” or the heights of the Mendoza River and is one of the few Argentine wine regions with a “Controlled Appellation” system. This region has a long-standing reputation for producing excellent wines, acquired mainly due to the outstanding natural conditions of the valley with excellent soil, and weather conditions with average temperatures ranging from –10C to 30C (14F to 86F). In addition, pure and fresh water from melting snows and glaciers in the Andes Mountains runs into the Mendoza desert through extensive man-made irrigation systems. THE HISTORY Capitan Pereyra and his brother founded the LAGARDE winery in 1897. Originally from Spain, they had come to Mendoza with the dream of establishing a winery dedicated to small production of high quality wines. Having no descendants to continue with the winery, in 1977 Captain Pereyra sold LAGARDE to the Pescarmona family who continues to preserve the tradition of creating high quality wines from LAGARDE winery’s own vineyards. The main building which houses the winery, dates from 1897 and is a profound example of Colonial architecture, made with adobe walls (a traditional turn of the century construction material made of mud and hay covered with stucco) and original wood beamed roofs lined with reeds. The LAGARDE winery is one of the last examples of this type of architecture in Mendoza. The early wine masters would elaborate fine wines from original grapes varieties such as Malbec and Semillon, in fact LAGARDE currently has less than 800 bottles of the oldest wine in South America, a Semillon 1942 vintage that was bottled in 1990 and kept in since then in their own private cellars. THE FINCAS LAGARDE only produces wines from the grapes of its own vineyards. LAGARDE currently owns a total of 240 hectares (593 acres) of vineyards located on various properties such as Finca Lagarde (2,800 feet) in Lujan de Cuyo, which is directly behind the winery and cultivates Malbec grapevines of more than 65 years old making these grapevines some of the oldest in the region; Finca La Jacintana (3,200 feet) in Lujan de Cuyo with varieties such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and where for the first time in Argentina a Viognier grapevine has been planted and cultivated; Finca Sebastián (3,700 feet) in Tupungato Valley where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties are cultivated for the elaboration of a limited number of 50,000 bottles a year of sparkling wine, using a traditional method also known as the “Bottle Fermented Method”. THE WINES With an emphasis on high quality and excellence, LAGARDE produces only a limited number of 50,000 to 60,000 cases per year of red and white value wines such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Throughout its rich and long history, LAGARDE remains committed to the pursuit of excellence in the cultivation of the grapes and the elaboration of one of Argentine’s finest quality wines. During the past three decades, LAGARDE has been participating in various international wine summits and received many medals and awards including the Citadelle D’or in Bordeaux, France for the Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 vintage and the Syrah 1994 vintage. THE WINES HENRY LAGARDE - CABERNET SAUVIGNON * Region/Origin: Luján de Cuyo and Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina * Blend Percentage: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot (12.7% Alcohol) * Limited Annual Production: 14,000 cases * Aging: The wine is aged for one year in French and American oak barrels and then receives a minimum of eight additional months of bottle aging before its release. To the eye, this wine shows a cherry red color with violet hue highlights. To the nose, this wine is fresh and clean with powerful and complex berries, plums, dried figs and black pepper aromas that linger in the glass. To the mouth, this wine is soft with pleasant tannins and berries flavors, offering a medium body. Over all this elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with strong personality is in perfect harmonic balance and ideal to enjoy with red meat dishes, as well as brie, camembert, and gorgonzola cheese. HENRY LAGARDE - MALBEC * Region/Origin: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina * Blend Percentage: 100% Malbec (12.8% Alcohol) * Limited Annual Production: 10,000 cases * Aging: The elaboration process starts with 20 days of skin maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Only the free-run juice is fermented and then aged for up to one year in French and American oak barrels of 225 liters with medium porosity and medium-plus toasted, then receives a minimum of eight additional months of bottle aging before its release. To the eye, this wine shows an intense deep color with ruby red hue highlights. To the nose, this wine is fresh and clean with complex and abundant blackberry, cassis and vanilla aromas given by the touch of oak that linger in the glass. To the mouth, this wine is soft with pleasant tannins, velvety and berry flavors, offering a medium body. Over all this elegant Henry Lagarde Malbec is in perfect harmonic balance and ideal to enjoy with steaks, chicken, rabbit and all kind of pasta dishes.Best served at 60F (17C). HENRY LAGARDE - MERLOT * Region/Origin: Luján de Cuyo and Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina * Blend Percentage: 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (13.0% Alcohol) * Limited Annual Production: 5,000 cases * Ageing: The elaboration process starts with 16 days of skin maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Only the free-run juice is fermented and then aged for up to one year in French and American oak barrels of 225 liters with medium porosity and medium-plus toasted, then receives a minimum of eight additional months of bottle aging before its release. To the eye, this wine shows an intense plum red color. To the nose, this wine is fresh and clean with abundant berries aromas that linger in the glass. To the mouth, this wine is soft with pleasant tannins, strong fruity flavors and velvety finish, offering a medium body. Over all this elegant Henry Lagarde Merlot is in perfect harmonic balance and ideal to enjoy with soft cheese, grilled fish, lamb or chicken with spicy sauces. Best served at 60F (17C). HENRY LAGARDE - SYRAH * Region/Origin: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina * Blend Percentage: 100% Syrah (12.7% Alcohol) * Limited Annual Production: 4,000 cases * Aging: The wine is aged for one and a half years in French and American oak barrels and then receives a minimum of eight additional months of bottle aging before its release. To the eye, this wine shows an outstanding ruby red color. To the nose, this wine is fresh and clean with sweet earthy and roasted espresso aromas that linger in the glass. To the mouth, this wine is smooth and offers a full body. Over all this elegant Henry Lagarde Syrah is in perfect harmonic balance, and ideal to enjoy with wild games animals, and lamb. Best served at 60F (17C). HENRY LAGARDE - CHARDONNAY * Region/Origin: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina * Blend Percentage: 100% Chardonnay (13.0% Alcohol) * Limited Annual Production: 4,000 cases * Aging: Forty percent of the wine is fermented in new French oak barrel, and aged for four months with lees stirring, a winemaking operation also known as “bâtonnage”. The wine receives an additional six months of bottle aging before its release. To the eye, this wine shows an attractive yellow color with greenish hue highlights. To the nose, this wine is fresh and clean with complex and lingering aromas of tropical fruits mixed with peach and honey. To the mouth, this wine is fresh, soft and smooth with sweet tannins and a mellow finish, offering a medium body. Over all this elegant Henry Lagarde Chardonnay is well balanced and ideal to enjoy with fish prepared with soft sauces as well as chicken and mushrooms. HENRY LAGARDE - VIOGNIER * Region/Origin: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina * Blend Percentage: 100% Viognier (14.0% Alcohol) * Limited Annual Production: 2,000 cases * Aging: The wine is elaborated without maceration as well as wood contact, and receives a minimum of four months of bottle aging before its release. To the eye, this wine shows an intense amber color. To the nose, this wine is fresh and clean with powerful, complex and lingering aromas of apricot, peach and melon. To the mouth, this wine is smooth, firmly structured with impressively long persistent after-taste, offering a full body. Over all this elegant Henry Lagarde Viognier is well balanced and ideal to enjoy with salmon, trout and seafood. Best served at 50F (10C). ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONTACT INFORMATION: Imported by: Gaucho Group International, LLC P.O. Box 767666 Roswell, Georgia 30076 USA Distributed in Georgia by: Quality Wine & Spirits, Inc. Tel. (404) 367-9463 Distributed in North Carolina by: Oenophilia, Inc. Tel. (919) 644-0555 Distributed in Pennsylvania by: The Wine Merchant Tel. (610) 239-7400 Distributed in South Carolina by: Cask Tel. (843) 571-9060