Malbec
75cl * 13% ABV * Cahors, France
Malbec is usually celebrated as a modern Argentinian varietal, but Côt - as it’s known in France - has been grown in and around Cahors for centuries. Historically, the region suffered from its proximity to Bordeaux: if its wines weren’t anonymously blended with Claret, they were heavily taxed when they left the port. This is smooth and sumptuous with its meaty, herb-tinged aroma and hints of spicy oak.