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Domaine Combe Blanche - Minervois La Livinière La Galine 2019

Minervois|Red wine

3.6/5 (8 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

90/100

RVF

spicy

powerful

black fruits

grilled foods

"A must-try from the appellation"

“A wine accustomed to accolades (a multiple Favorite winner) 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, well-integrated tannins, a silky texture, and a preserved freshness that lends the wine great 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

Regions

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

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

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

Generous and full-bodied, with moderately robust 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 such as 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 lineup)

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2023 guide): 2* stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A wine that’s no stranger to accolades (a multiple Favorite winner) that maintains its strong reputation in 2019 and its lively style. On the nose, ripe fruit, thyme, and garrigue. On the palate, richness, lovely spices, well-integrated 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 elementary school teacher from Wallonia, found himself, by a twist of fate, on the high hillsides 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 hillsides of La Livinière. His son Ambroise took over the property in 2021.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / 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 garrigue takes center stage on the nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a finish with a hint of rockrose.

Customer Rating

3.6/5

based on 8 reviews