Château les Croisille -- 'Silice' MalbecLittle known fun fact: France is the birthplace of Malbec! Unlike their Argentinian cousin, the French Malbecs are much dryer, earthier, tannic, and intense. I love this particular one because it is on the lighter side of the spectrum and therefore is more versatile than a big heavy earthy red. The Croisille family started their adventure in 1979 when Ccile and Bernard decided to move from the city to the countryside of Fages, near the town of Luzech.