Combel-La-Serre
Cahors Un cerisier, des pierres et des cochons
2023
$46.00
5 case(s) available
About this winery
A 23-hectare family estate located 17 km from Cahors on the Causse Calcaire, Combel-la-Serre came into being under the impetus of Jean-Pierre ILBERT, who decided to leave the cooperative winery in 1998 to become independent. His son, Julien, returned to the estate in 2003 and now works with his wife Sophie. Little by little, the couple breathed new life into the estate: conversion to Organic Farming (via Ecocert), a return to seasonal manual work and reflection on the different terroirs, always...
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Product notes
This vintage, previously named “Au Cerisier” (At the Cherry Tree), has just been renamed because the unpredictable weather of 2023 necessitated a blend of different parcels from the estate, including the historic 1.1-hectare plot located at 350 meters altitude on the Causse plateau and named “Au Cerisier” because a cherry tree has always stood at its center. The terroir consists of red clay over limestone soil, and the vines are on average 40 years old.
Production notes
Raised primarily in concrete tanks
Tasting notes
Aromas of ripe, juicy dark berries. The palate is vibrant with well-rounded tannins and a satisfying finish.