Georges Vigouroux 2009 Cuvée Icône du Château de Mercuès Malbec (Cahors)

Country: France / Cuvée Icône du Château de Mercuès
Variety: Malbec Southwest France
Winery: Georges Vigouroux / Cahors

While this is big, powerful and rich, it keeps a sense of proportion and elegance. A dark chocolate flavor and firm tannins show the wood influence, while the rich blueberry-compote note brings in both texture and fruitiness. This needs at least 6–7 years.