Description
The Château de Sophie et Julien Ilbert (Combel La Serre) cuvée is the estate’s most classic expression of Cahors. Bursting with fruit (blueberry, wild blackberry, cherry), the wine also evokes black tea and hints of graphite. On the palate, it shines with a bold, full-bodied and lively character. The density is precise, the depth just right, and the finish barely tight. Richness and savouriness abound. Excellent value for money within the appellation!
A breath of fresh air for "Black Wine"
Historically known as “Black Wine” due to the dark, purplish colour of its Malbec grape, Cahors has long been regarded as an austere wine. “Dad’s wines”, as they are sometimes referred to in tasting circles. However, driven by a new generation of winemakers, Malbec has been showing a new side for the past twenty years or so. Thanks to clean, small-scale viticulture, these new estates offer more approachable wines that emphasise fruit at the expense of extraction and structure. Among these new producers of wines that are a pleasure to drink, we can mention:
- Mas del Périé (Fabien Jouves)
- Combel La Serre (Julien Ilbert)
- Jérémie Illouz
- Château Les Croisille
- L'originel (Simon Busser)
- Clos Troteligotte (Emmanuel Rybinski)
- Domaine de l'Ostal (Louis Pérot)
What to eat with a Cahors Château de Combel La Serre?
- Rare steak
- Grilled meats
- Duck
