Château Pineraie

Cahors Malbec

8.8145 ratings
8.88 pro ratings
Cahors, Southwest France, France
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

I had it at Covell. I ended up accidentally buying the same at thanksgiving in St. Louis. And now I’m back at Covell drinking it because it stands well in many ways: it has a refreshing nature—some sort of herbal underbelly to it berry cassis fun. So far my top cahors pick but there’s more to be tried...

I had it at Covell. I ended up accidentally buying the same at thanksgiving in St. Louis. And now I’m back at Covell drinking it because it stands well in many ways: it has a refreshing nature—some sort of herbal underbelly to it berry cassis fun. So far my top cahors pick but there’s more to be tried...

Dec 5th, 2018
Cory Fierro

"The Black Wine of Cahors" doesn't disappoint. Opaque purple color, with black fruits dominating the nose, berry, plum and currant. The wine has good weight to it, supporting the earthen notes of turned earth and wet leaves. The finish leaves a little to be desired but otherwise this is a decently powerful malbec.

"The Black Wine of Cahors" doesn't disappoint. Opaque purple color, with black fruits dominating the nose, berry, plum and currant. The wine has good weight to it, supporting the earthen notes of turned earth and wet leaves. The finish leaves a little to be desired but otherwise this is a decently powerful malbec.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2016
Peter van den Besselaar

Cuvee l'Authentique, full bodied wine with power but also elegance, very nice drinking now

Cuvee l'Authentique, full bodied wine with power but also elegance, very nice drinking now

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2014
Dwayne Bershaw

Interesting to compare to Argentine Malbec; this had the same berry notes but also a touch of green / herbal which I haven't noticed in the New World style.

Interesting to compare to Argentine Malbec; this had the same berry notes but also a touch of green / herbal which I haven't noticed in the New World style.

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2013
S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

8.9

Wild nose. A tight but revealing palette. Still approachable with nice red fruit on the finish. Needs time tho....,

Wild nose. A tight but revealing palette. Still approachable with nice red fruit on the finish. Needs time tho....,

Aug 12th, 2015
Mark S.

Gentle vanilla oak clove cinnamon nutmeg black currant. Blue and black berry. Violet.
Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M+ Soft Tannin M+ Bitterness M Body M+ Finish M % Elegant Concentrated Château Pineraie Cahors Malbec 21 @800, M Villa, 260321

Gentle vanilla oak clove cinnamon nutmeg black currant. Blue and black berry. Violet.
Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M+ Soft Tannin M+ Bitterness M Body M+ Finish M % Elegant Concentrated Château Pineraie Cahors Malbec 21 @800, M Villa, 260321

Mar 21st, 2026
Espen Eilertsen

Good with Tapas

Good with Tapas

Feb 3rd, 2025
Timothy Lynch

Everything in sync. Juicy-fruity with whispers of smokey spice and fruit. Pop and pour is the joy of this Malbec…along with any grilled meats that tickles your fancy. Not for the cellar but definitely a contender for LA’s 2024 BBQ red.

Everything in sync. Juicy-fruity with whispers of smokey spice and fruit. Pop and pour is the joy of this Malbec…along with any grilled meats that tickles your fancy. Not for the cellar but definitely a contender for LA’s 2024 BBQ red.

May 31st, 2024
Jess

Deep purple color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of black fruit, cassis, blackberry jam, vanilla, some herbaceousness.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5

Deep purple color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of black fruit, cassis, blackberry jam, vanilla, some herbaceousness.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5

May 23rd, 2023
Sid S
9.5

It definitely has spicy ending notes. Its smooth, wet and aromatic easy drinking wine. It reminds me of sunny winters, where I used to sit on the terrace and enjoy the afternoon sun while having groundnuts.

It definitely has spicy ending notes. Its smooth, wet and aromatic easy drinking wine. It reminds me of sunny winters, where I used to sit on the terrace and enjoy the afternoon sun while having groundnuts.

Dec 2nd, 2021