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 Malbec has become one of the most popular grapes in the world in the last twenty years, but from its adopted home and not its homeland. Dry and arid Mendoza, Argentina, has proven to be a great place for Malbec, which is sensitive to wet conditions, and the high-altitude vineyards of the Andes make it elegant when it rarely achieves that elsewhere… except its birthplace in southwest France, in the rolling hills of Cahors. I picked this wine because I’m pretty sure there are a lot of people who didn’t know Malbec was from France, and I wanted to share this one with you. Cahors makes a drier and earthier Malbec and would remind you of a full-bodied Bordeaux. Chateau Eugenie’s vineyards sit on a terraced limestone plateau with ideal exposure. Notes of black fruits, violets, and menthol frame a bold wine with fine tannins. This is ideal with game dishes you might enjoy during the holiday season, like duck, lamb, or smoked meats. Santé! 98233