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Château la Reyne 2005 L’Excellence Malbec (Cahors)

Price $25

A very perfumed, minty wine, promising spicy new wood flavors. These come through strongly, but not to the detriment of the delicious, full, smooth black-fruit flavors. The wine is certainly sweet, with soft toast and ripe tannins, finishing with some vibrant acidity. — R.V. (11/1/2008)

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Château la Reyne 2007 L’Excellence Malbec (Cahors)

Editors' Choice

Price $30

An impressive wine, balancing the dark, dense tannins and fruit with ease and style. Black plums fit well with sweet black figs and ripe acidity, sustained by just the right amount of wood. It is powerful, but not overpowering. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

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Château la Reyne 2005 Vent d’Ange Malbec (Cahors)

Price $50

“The breath of an angel” is the best translation of the name. The wine is more earthbound, but still has considerable elegance, the texture very fine, layering spice, acidity and flavors of licorice, mineral and ripe berries. With its smoothness, it is almost ready to drink—try it this winter. — R.V. (11/1/2008)

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Château la Reyne 2006 Le Prestige Malbec (Cahors)

The style from La Reyne is becoming more refined, more structured as the vineyard matures. This 2006 is dense, black in color, with prominent wood elements, but still keeping fruit freshness, a delicious layer of black currants and spice, touched with licorice. — R.V. (11/1/2008)

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Château la Reyne 2007 Le Prestige Malbec (Cahors)

Price $15

Plenty of dry Malbec tannins here. In fact, this verges on the austere, piling high on to the fruit. There is density, those tannins going right through the wine, finishing with acidity. Tough at this stage: give it 2–3 years. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

L’Excellence Le Prestige Vent d’Ange

Most Reviewed Varietals

Malbec

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