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South-West of France

Château Combel La Serre - Cahors - Le Pur Fruit du Causse - Rouge - 2020

Characteristics

Country / Region: South West of France

Vintage: 2020

Name: AOP Cahors

Grape variety: 100% Côt Noir (Malbec)

Alcohol: 12.5 vol.

Color: Red

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

Château rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF) Wine rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee !

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Wine:

The 2020 Red Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors is a pure Malbec judiciously aged in cement vats, conferring it a juicy and fruity quality. The nose is very pure with notes of ripe black fruits and a beautiful freshness. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, with fine tannins and an intense yet delicate texture. A beautiful malbec to pair with grilled red meat or game. The more modern and accessible vision of Cahors, the embodiment of the region’s new winemaking style! Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Harvest and purchase of grapes, traditional short term cvnification (maceration of a fortnight) in stainless steel and cement vats. Maturation extends over one winter, on fine lees, in vats only.

Color:

Carmine red of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Beautiful fragrances of black fruits.

Palate:

Fresh, fruity and incredibly joyfuln this wine boasts fine tannins and a beautifully smooth texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Game, grilled red meat.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Located on the highest terroirs of Cahors, Combel La Serre is a gem of an estate, led by the energetic duo of Sophie and Julien Ilbert. Organically grown since 2013, the 23-hectare vineyard is located on a limestone plateau overlooking the Lot Valley at more than 300 meters. 


Freshness and altitude combine to create precise, modern and delightful wines from the Malbec grape variety, also called côt in these Occitan regions.


Discover this sincere and joyful wine, an incredible price to quality ratio praised by our Selection Committee! The embodiment of Cahors’ new winemaking style!