Château Croisille, Cahors (Sud Ouest, France) 2009

This is a really high price to pay for a Cahors, nearly double what you can get some wines from the region for.  That should put in perspective what a value the region can be.  And this wine, made from 100% Malbec, is well worth the money.  The first impression is all ripe red plum, but it gets darker and more savory through the finish.  It is complex and approachable, lively and serious, and just 12.5% alcohol.  Lovely wine, as good a Malbec as you’ll find anywhere.