Les Combariolles by Mas Cal Demoura

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried flowers, cinnamon, quetsche plum, cocoa

Palate: plum, dried fig, warm spice, fine grain tannin

Parcel-selection top cuvée from the rocky Combariolles terroir; intense aromas of dried flowers, cinnamon and quetsche with structured tannin.

What it pairs with

Saddle of wild boar Combariolles' structure and warm spice carry the gamey richness.More wines for wild boar →
Slow-braised beef cheek Fine-grain tannins meet the gelatinous beef.More wines for beef stew →
Aged Roquefort The cinnamon and dried-fig notes contrast the blue-cheese salt.More wines for blue cheese →

History

Les Combariolles is a parcel selection from the rockier of Cal Demoura's two terroirs, named for the lieu-dit. The cuvée crystallises the estate's elevation and rocky-soil expression.

2007First vintage of Les Combariolles
2015Estate passes to Vincent and Isabelle Goumard

Facts

Producer: Mas Cal Demoura · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Grenache
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 18 months in half-muids of French oak and oval barrels
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 40-65 at retail
Drinking window: 5-18 from vintage
First vintage: 2007
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Combariolles

What does Mas Cal Demoura Les Combariolles taste like?

Dried flowers, cinnamon, quetsche plum and cocoa on the nose; plum, dried fig, warm spice and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Mas Cal Demoura Les Combariolles?

Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 9-13 years.

Where is Mas Cal Demoura Les Combariolles made?

From the Combariolles parcel at Mas Cal Demoura in Jonquieres, the rockier high-elevation half of the estate. Aged 18 months in half-muids and oval barrels.

What food pairs with Mas Cal Demoura Les Combariolles?

Saddle of wild boar is the canonical pairing; Combariolles' structure carries the gamey richness. Slow-braised beef cheek and aged Roquefort are equally strong matches.