In the Middle Ages, the wines of Cahors used to be called “black wines” and the tradition comes from cooking the grapes for a night after harvest. Jean-Luc Baldes has revived the tradition in this limited production wine, with its glass-staining deep crimson color. The palate is dominated by prunes, dried raisins and a series of impressive perfumes that go through the dense, definitely black, tannins. Age for 10 years before even touching.——R.V.(11/1/2008)—— 94