Chapter 4
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Which is better?
- Casual asado, burgers, pizza, weeknight roast → Mendoza Malbec. Plush, juicy, immediately friendly.
- Slow-cooked stews, duck cassoulet, braised dishes, hard cheese → Cahors. The grip and savory edge belong with rich, slow food.
- A big bottle to age → either of the top cuvées works; pick by mood. Cahors leans austere; high-end Uco Malbec leans elegant and floral.
- First-time Malbec drinker → start with a mid-priced Mendoza. It is the most welcoming entry point.
- Curious wine lover → buy one of each from the same vintage and taste them side by side. There is no better lesson in terroir in red wine.
