South-West of France
Château Combel La Serre - Cahors - Pur fruit du Causse - Red - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: south-west of France
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Cahors
Grape variety: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate awarded 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2022 Red Cahors Pur fruit du Causse lives up to its name! This Malbec brings out layered notes of blackcurrant, cherry, and cocoa, finishing with perfect ripeness and balance. Its full, rounded body is both graceful and refined—a delightful, easy-drinking wine that’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Short traditional vinification in stainless steel and cement vats. Matured in vats only.Color:
Deep ruby red.Nose:
Aromas of blackcurrant, dark berries, and Morello cherry, accented by a hint of chocolate.Palate:
Its ripe, full-bodied profile reveals a rich, rounded texture, delivering a balanced and enjoyable wine that’s easy to share.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Roast leg of lamb, duck parmentier and sweet potato purée, roast beef and caramelised figs.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028
Set in the highest terroirs of Cahors, Combel La Serre is a true gem, driven by the energy and skill of Sophie and Julien Ilbert. Over the past decade, they have beautifully showcased the unique character of the limestone plateau, creating an ideal setting for Malbec.
Their dedication to organic practices, freshness, and high-altitude vineyards results in wines with remarkable depth, combining a vibrant profile with refined, captivating complexity.