The 2020 Château Pineraie Malbec de Pineraie is a full-bodied, traditional Cahors Malbec from Southwest France, known for its dark fruit, earthy notes, and sturdy tannic structure. The wine, which is primarily Malbec, is produced by the multi-generational Burc family. You can expect aromas of dark fruit like black cherry and plum, along with vanilla, coffee, and earthy notes like tobacco and wet gravel from its time aging in oak. The wine may also have floral violet notes and peppery spice. This Malbec is characterized by intense fruit, blackcurrant, and spicy oak, with a backbone of chalky tannins and acidity. It is a drier, fuller-bodied style than many Argentinian Malbecs, with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, licorice, and sandalwood. Aged in oak for a period, this wine features powerful tannins that suggest it needs time to soften and is an excellent pairing for grilled meats, game, or pork dishes.