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wine review

Cahors is the region. Malbec is the grape, which is traditional to Cahors but these days more famous in Argentina. Fair to say, though, that French-grown malbec tends to taste like a different variety, sturdier and with drier tannins than the smoothly fruity profile of Argentina. This one’s full-bodied and very dry, with sound ripeness displaying plum-like fruit, bitter cocoa and aromatic spice. Decant it and serve with juicy or saucy red-meat dishes, or cellar it for up to six years. An authentic and offbeat French red at a fair price. Available in Ontario.

  • Year: 2016
  • Region: Cahors
  • Varietal: Malbec
  • Price: $13.95

Rating:87 /100

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