2020 Chateau Eugenie Cahors Reserve de l'Aieul

From: Cahors, FranceBlend: 90% Malbec, 10% Tannat Taste: Blackberry, black raspberry, and plum skin meet a dusting of peppercorn over a structured, dense, dark-chocolate tinged core. Lovely musk and woodsy aromas mix with umami found in notes of mushroom, oak moss and cedar.Pairing: Charcuterie dishes, savory pies, pâtés, lasagna, red meats as well as a multitude of everyday dishes like chili, pot roast, cassoulet, braises, meatballs, and other comfort fare.Smothered Pork ChopsBy Sam Sifton About. The Couture family has been making wines here for 500 years. According to departmental records, the first traces of winegrowing date back to 1470 when the Couture winegrowers served the Lord of Albas. Winemaker Jerome Couture creates profound expressions of one of France’s famous, traditional ”black wines.” He is an enthusiastic proponent of the newest micro-oxygenation technology to bring out the best in the stern Malbec grape (softens tannins, thus allowing the resulting wine to become a pl