Argentina's first DOC (2006) and home to the country's most prestigious Malbec; the historic heartland of Mendoza's wine industry at 950-1100m altitude with alluvial soils, abundant sunshine and dramatic diurnal temperature variation. Luján's Malbec from old vines (pre-1940s) produces the richest, most structured expression of the variety. Districts Perdriel and Vistalba produce Mendoza's most sought-after wines.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Record scores for multiple Luján de Cuyo estates; Argentina's wine profile at global high. |
| 2022 | — | Ideal conditions; violet, plum and mineral character; wines of great elegance for Luján |
| 2021 | — | Exceptional vintage; perfect diurnal variation; old vine Luján Malbec at its most complex and elegant |
| 2020 | — | Good growing season; concentration in old vine Malbec; structured wines with aging potential |
| 2019 | — | Excellent vintage; cool nights preserved freshness; Malbec shows violet and dark cherry intensity |
| 2018 | — | Classic year; old vine Malbec shows deep colour and plush dark fruit; tannins well-resolved |
| 2017 | — | Frost events in September challenged early bud-break; good wines from late harvesters. |
| 2016 | — | Classic vintage; Achaval Ferrer earned Wine Spectator Wine of the Year nomination. |
| 2015 | — | Exceptional year in Luján de Cuyo; Malbec achieved extraordinary depth and concentration. |