Domaine Combe Blanche - Minervois La Livinière La Galine 2019

Minervois|Red wine

3.6/5 (8 customers)

90/100

RVF

2*Étoiles

Hachette

spicy

powerful

dark berries

grilled dishes

"A must-try from the appellation"

"A wine accustomed to accolades (a multiple Favorite) that maintains its fine reputation in 2019 and its lively style. On the nose, ripe fruit, thyme, and garrigue. On the palate, richness, lovely spices, integrated tannins, a silky texture, and a preserved freshness that lends the wine plenty of liveliness and elegance. A must-try from the appellation.” (Le Guide Hachette 2023)

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Estate

Domaine Combe Blanche

Vintage

La Galine

Vintage

2019

Designation

Minervois

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Carignan

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, south-facing, at an elevation of 200 meters

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Selected from specific plots, vinified separately, blended in early winter

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

Rich and fruity with notes of dark berries, spices, and forest floor

Palate

Full-bodied and rich, with moderately firm tannins

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine, grilled meats, Provençal stews, or spicy dishes like tandoori chicken...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2023 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

A wine that is no stranger to accolades (having been named a Favorite" several times) and continues to uphold its fine reputation and lively style in 2019. On the nose, ripe fruit, thyme, and garrigue. On the palate, richness, lovely spices, velvety tannins, a silky texture, and a preserved freshness that lends the wine plenty of liveliness and elegance. A must-try from the appellation.

About the estate:

Guy Vanlancker, a former schoolteacher originally from Wallonia, found himself, by a twist of fate, on the high slopes of Calamiac in 1981, where he began planting vines on what were then neglected plots of land. He patiently developed the estate, which covers 12 hectares and is in the process of converting to organic farming, on the slopes of La Livinière. His son Ambroise took over the property in 2021.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

Once opened, the scent of the garrigue comes to the fore. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a finish marked by a hint of rockrose.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 8 reviews