This is 60% Malbec and 40% Tannat. There are aromas of oak, blackberry, blackcurrant and additional flavours black cherry but the tannins and dryness are too much and detract from any fruit that can be tasted. After trying the wine over a few days we came to the conclusion that this should have been left for another 3 or 4 years to allow it to soft up. At under £10 a bottle there are easier reds to try.
Cotes de Provence rose infinite 2016, France
Camila Zuccardi Piligonos del Valle de UCO San Pablo Malbec 2014.
You normally associate Malbec with Argentina but it all started in France. This dry red has a deep ruby colour. There are aromas of spice and blackberry. There are smooth tannins and rich dark fruit flavours that last a long time. An excellent example of what a red should be and which is lovely to sip on its own in front of a fire or pair with meat, cheese or tomato based pasta dishes.
Chateau Famaey Malbec 2016, Cahors, France