2019 Chateau Eugenie Cahors Tradition

From: Cahors, FranceBlend: 80% Malbec, 20% Merlot Taste: This medium-bodied Cahors demonstrates all the freshness charm of Malbec through aromas of bing cherry, blackberry, and currants, with a hint of pepper and sweet spices. The tannins are round and the finish delicately spicy. Pairing: Charcuterie dishes, savory pies, pâtés, lasagna, red meats as well as a multitude of everyday dishes like chili, pot roast, meatloaf (see recipe below!), hamburgers or even hot dogs. MeatloafBy Kay Chun About. The Couture family has been making wines here for 500 years. According to departmental records, the first traces of winegrowing dates 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-oygenation technology to bring out the best in the stern Malbec grape (softens tannins, thus allowing the resulting wine to become a plea