2022 Chateau Haut-Monplaisir Cahors Malbec, Southwest France, France

At first encounter, fresh black fruit, fern, a few spices... Then, as the wine opens up, notes of pastry and roasted hazelnuts, black pepper and cedar wood are added. Malbec as we like it! Lively and smooth, with crisp, tight tannins and a long, spicy, taut finish.