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Pigmentum Malbec 2005		France
A full-bodied, easy-drinking Malbec from Cahors: the birthplace of Malbec.

Release Notes:

Price : $11.75  Qty:  Item No. : 19869  Our Rating : 91+  Country : France  Region : Cahors  Grape : Malbec  Alcohol : 12.5%

Georges Vigouroux, a noted Cahors producer, makes this wine from Malbec grapes grown near the river Lot. Although this wine qualifies as a Cahors, he decided to declassify it so that the more accessible Malbec name could feature prominently on the label. It was vinified traditionally, with a long fermentation, to aid in tannin extraction.

Tasting Notes:

Very dark garnet color. Pleasant aromas of red and black fruits (raspberry and blackcurrant). Extremely full-bodied with ripe tannins and great fruit concentration. This easy-drinking Malbec is great with red meats, grilled chicken, or goat cheese; drink now to 2010.

Winery:

Of old stock from the Lot region of France, the Vigouroux family has been in the wine business for a century and a half owes its renown to know-how handed down... Read more

Region:

In the rugged limestone soils of Southwest France, Malbec is still widely planted. Its most famous wines come from Cahors, a medieval town on the river Lot. The “black wines of... Read more