100% Malbec
Vin de Pays du Lot, Cahors
12.5%
0.45 g/L
3.51
2 g/L
Frederic Costella
40,000
7-14320-01617-6
Founded by the Rigal family in 1755, the company’s history is synonymous with that of prestige wines from Cahors and the southwest. Since the 1970s, Franck and Jacques Rigal have concentrated on the 135 hectares (310 acres) of their three great châteaux: Prieuré de Cénac, Saint Didier Parnac and Grézels. At the same time, these forward looking, dynamic operators also became substantial traders, dealing in all the appellations and wine growing areas of the French southwest. The Rigal brand has become a regional hallmark of tradition, authenticity and quality for a wide range of wines, and the embodiment of the great wines of Cahors and southwestern France. Now F + J Rigal has introduced a well-priced premium Malbec to the U.S. “The Original Malbec” is a fine example of Southwestern French wines (most of which are Malbec), which are famous for their dark color, intensity and depth.
ACCOLADES
TASTING NOTES
Eye: dark crimson in color.
Nose: very fruity and tannic.
Palate: aromas of blackcurrant, notes of torrefaction (coffee), leather and spices (cloves). Best paired with braised chicken, turkey, duck and most roasted game dishes, red meat and BBQs.
RESOURCES
The Original Malbec tech sheet (PDF) The Original Malbec shelf-talkers (PDF)
The Original Malbec high-resolution bottle (JPG)
The Original Malbec high-resolution label (JPG)
All vintages of The Original Malbec