Cahors - Chateau Combel La SerreFrom the importer: "100% Malbec (aka Auxerrois in local parlance). The fruit for the "Chteau" bottling comes from estate plots totaling 5 hectares and averaging 40 years old. Combel's vines are all on soils are rich in limestone typical of the Causse Calcaire, a limestone plateau of around 320 meters in elevation but with a higher concentration of red clay and rocks compared to the soils for the entry level "Pur Fruit" bottling. The farming is

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The attach is frank and is followed by citrus aromas with a nice freshness

From the distributor: " Reserve-level Pinot at an everyday drinking price

giving the wine excellent structure & a long finish

The family has a long and impactful history - in 1911 Louis Tarlant took part in the so called Champagne Revolution to recognize the Champagne appellation worldwide and expand its prominence and iconic image by producing cuvées exclusively with select Champagne grown grapes

"A biodynamically farmed native yeast pinot noir that is very broadly appealing

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20% Riesling

the winery has become synonymous with quality and value over the last 40 years

the closest to the sea

Since 1670

From the importer: "100% Malbec (aka Auxerrois in local parlance)