The heavy bottle leaves little doubt that this is the top wine from Château Eugénie. Inside is an impressive, beautifully balanced wine. It has new-wood mint flavors, with still young fruit. In 4–5 years, this will be at its peak
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
An impressively powerful wine that balances the blackest of juicy fruit with dark, dusty and dense tannins. The right amount of wood aging and acidity are in the mix. Harmonious while still concentrated.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
While it certainly is tannic, the wine also has bold fruit, full of black berry and sweet jam flavors. That makes this balanced, although when the tannins are going to soften is unsure. Decant before serving.
— R.V.
(3/1/2011)
With a small amount of Tannat in the blend, this is a severe, tannic wine that will age. It has plum skin fruits, great weight and concentration, a dark, brooding structure, firm and solid. Age for 4–5 years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
Perfumed aromas give this wine a smooth, polished feel. Hints of mint go with the well integrated tannins that firm up the sweet blackberry flavors. A great ripe swathe of fruit is laced with acidity on the finish.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Big-hearted wine, full of warm and rich fruit. It has a solid core of dusty tannins, black plum fruit flavors and a delicious, chewy, juicy texture. It does have power as well as intense fruitiness. Age for 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
This is the entry-level wine from Château Eugénie, and it is delicious. The Malbec is softened with some Merlot, rounding out the wine. It does still preserve the solid structure of Cahors with its dense black fruits and firm tannins.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)