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.
Slow-braised beef cheek
Fine-grain tannins meet the gelatinous beef.
Aged Roquefort
The cinnamon and dried-fig notes contrast the blue-cheese salt.

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.

2007: First vintage of Les Combariolles
2015: Estate 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.

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