Las Combes by Chateau Maris

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black fruit, blue fruit, violet, garrigue

Palate: black plum, wild flowers, minerality, fine tannin

Grenache-dominated Minervois-La Liviniere of Chateau Maris with 15% Syrah and a splash of Carignan; minerality and black/blue fruit with floral lift.

What it pairs with

Lamb shoulder confit
Grenache structure and minerality complement slow-cooked lamb.
Beef daube Provencale
The wine's wild-flower notes and fine tannin meet braised beef.
Aged sheep cheese
Minerality and herbs contrast salt-and-nut sheep cheese.

History

Las Combes is the Grenache-led counterpart to La Touge at Chateau Maris; aged exclusively in concrete eggs to preserve minerality and floral lift. Biodyvin biodynamic certification.

2008: First vintage of Las Combes
2012: Chateau Maris named one of five environmentally-friendly wineries in Wine Spectator sustainability coverage

Facts

Producer: Chateau Maris · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache (75%), Syrah (15%), Carignan (10%)
Classification: AOC Minervois-La Liviniere
Oak: 16 months in concrete eggs, no oak
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 28-40 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2008
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Las Combes

What does Chateau Maris Las Combes taste like?

Black fruit, blue fruit, violet and garrigue on the nose; black plum, wild flowers, minerality and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Chateau Maris Las Combes?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in Las Combes?

Grenache-dominated: 75 percent Grenache, 15 percent Syrah and 10 percent Carignan. Aged 16 months in concrete eggs, no oak.

What food pairs with Chateau Maris Las Combes?

Lamb shoulder confit is the canonical pairing; Grenache structure and minerality complement slow-cooked lamb. Beef daube Provencale and aged sheep cheese are equally strong matches.

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