Yvon Mau & Fils.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and, strangely enough, Malbec. I know that Malbec was, at one time, a common blending grape in Bordeaux, but I had thought those days had long since passed.
Farily dark red in the glass.
Smoky, earthy nose.
Earthy, leather, fairly fleshy black cherry, tangy, black olive, dark chocolate, a not unpleasant bitter streak, a little woody toward the end.
A very long finish, with smoke and earth.
A very good wine that matched very well with BBQ-ed spare ribs.
Purchased at $15.95 (Canadian). An excellent value.