Clos Triguedina Probus Réserve Cahors AOC

Cahors AOC, France

Old-vine Malbec from the causses limestone plateau; the original Black Wine in its most prestigious expression. Very deep ruby-black; structured tannins, plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, leather, and the distinctive iron-mineral of Cahors limestone. 18 months in French oak. Requires 10 years to reveal full complexity. France's greatest Malbec.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The great Southwest French pairing; Cahors Black Wine's tannin and dark fruit are the natural partner to cassoulet richness
• main: Dordogne duck and Lot Malbec is a regional Périgord tradition; the duck fat potatoes echo the wine's weight perfectly
• main: Quercy lamb with Quercy wine (Cahors is the historic name for this region); regional limestone terroir in lamb and Malbec both