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Château Lagrézette 2009 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)

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Price $290

A small vineyard of six acres is used to produce this magnificent incarnation of Malbec. Black as ink and firmly tannic, a toughness magnified by new wood, this is still a richly fruity wine that will age superbly to give power and complexity. Keep for at least four years. — R.V. (6/1/2013)

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Château Lagrézette 1997 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)

Price $60

A voluptuous blockbuster in the style we are becoming accustomed to from über-consultant Michel Rolland: big, deeply fruited (black cherries) and plush, with elegantly etched spice shadings from new oak. The tannins are supple but substantial; it should age for a long time. Made entirely from old-vine Malbec and named after the pigeon coop in the Château’s courtyard. — J.C. (3/1/2001)

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Château Lagrézette 2000 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)

Price $175

This is Alain Dominique Perrin’s answer to the black wine of Cahors. Hugely dark in color, this micro cuvée is still impenetrable after eight years. The power and the density edge towards the medicinal, with a very herbal element in the flavors alongside the wood, black-plum skins and spice. — R.V. (11/1/2008)

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Château Lagrézette 2003 Cuvée Dame d’Honneur Malbec (Cahors)

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Price $76

Just a small proportion of Merlot smoothes out the hard Malbec edges in this impressive cuvée from Château Lagrezette. It is certainly powerful, the wood prominent but not too dominant. With advice from Michel Rolland, this shows great polish without losing entirely that mineral, dark edge. Age for 5–6 years. — R.V. (11/1/2008)

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Château Lagrézette 2003 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)

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Price $110

This is the show stopper of the range from Alain Dominique Perrin’s Lagrezette. It expresses the most powerful Malbec tannins and superripe fruit, without losing sight of the mineral edge. The fruit of this beautiful wine, while opulent, is poised with fine acidity. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

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Château Lagrézette 2010 Malbec (Cahors)

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Price $46

A perfumed, red-fruited wine, packed with tannins and huge, concentrated fruit. It has richness, dark structure and an intensity that promises a long future. The balance is not there yet, so wait at least 7–8 years. — R.V. (6/1/2013)

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Château Lagrézette 2009 Malbec (Cahors)

Price $46

Wood and fruit tannins push through strongly in this powerful wine. It has weight and plush fruit texture, and behind the tannins, dark chocolate and licorice flavors. It’s dense and concentrated, needing several years, at least 5–6, to shine. — R.V. (6/1/2013)

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Château Lagrézette 2006 Malbec (Cahors)

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Price $40

An impressive quality of Cahors is that you can find a wine as concentrated and dense as this without excessive alcohol. This 2006, wood aged, with touches of eucalyptus, is a big hearted, black fruit dominated wine, smooth and powerful, and just so well balanced for food. Can drink now, but better age for 3–5 years. — R.V. (3/1/2012)

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Château Chevaliers Lagrézette Cru d’Exception Cuvée Dame d’Honneur Cuvee Dame Honneur Le Pigeonnier Purple Tête de Cuvée Zette Blanc Zette Rosé Zette Rouge

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Chardonnay-Viognier Malbec Red Blend

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