"Maceration and ageing in truncated cone-shaped vats in a plot surrounding a pond where pigs come to drink, exposes the promising Malbec juice: the spices of the still closed nose are matched by a generous palate rich in fruit and spices adorned with deep tannins touched by minerality and marked by the spontaneity of the vinification and the perfect ripeness of the fruit, which in 2019 underwent no alteration from the heat." (Le Guide RVF 2023)
Features
Estate
Château Combel-la-Serre
Cuvée
Lac aux Cochons
Vintage
2019
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec (âge moyen des vignes : 60 ans)
Terroirs
Clay-ferruginous soils on limestone causse at 350 m altitude
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In conical trunks with punching down and pumping over, maceration for about 30 days.
Breeding
18 months in conical trunks
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Aromas of black fruits, spices and liquorice
Mouth
Good body and texture, well-structured, round tannins
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, red meats in sauce...
Château Combel-la-Serre
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 92/ 100
Domain rated 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Julien Ilbert's wines are steadily progressing in a modernist spirit shared by many other young winemakers in the area, with organic conversion as a trigger. The modern labels stand out and reflect a strong bias in the style of the wines, which are precise and close to the fruit. The style is becoming more refined, and the expression of terroir more and more present.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Maceration and ageing in truncated cone-shaped vats in a plot surrounding a pond where pigs come to drink, exposes the promising Malbec juice: the spices of the still closed nose are matched by a generous palate rich in fruit and spices, adorned with deep tannins touched by minerality and marked by the spontaneity of the vinification and the perfect ripeness of the fruit, which in 2019 has not been altered by the heat.
About the domain :
Julien Ilbert and his wife Sophie are leading the new destiny of this vineyard, which has been in existence since 1900. Breaking with his father's model, Julien has turned to bottling, and has set out to create a new identity for the estate, putting eloquent, modern labels on his various cuvées. His cuvées, once immediate and fruity, are becoming more and more substantial. He makes the most of the 23 hectares planted with auxerrois, the local name for malbec, and the one hectare of vermentino, a southern grape that finds a fitting home here. He has isolated three terroirs: Lac aux Cochons, with its iron-rich limestone soil; Au Cerisier, on red clay; and, above all, Les Peyres Levades, a limestone terroir that stands out year after year.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN-MICHEL P. Published on 07/09/2024
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Note and review by M. ROLAND A. Published on 17/04/2024
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Note and review by M. GUILLAUME G. Published on 30/10/2023
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