Mas Cal Demoura - Terrasses du Larzac Les Combariolles 2023
94/100
RVF
“All the elegance of the Grands Languedocs—splendid and refined, with its unique mineral character”
This moving wine stands out in the vintage for its mineral depth. The limestone character of this single-vineyard selection gives the wine structure and elevates it through its balance and harmony. An expressive, well-structured wine—magnificent!
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Eye
Deep red color with blackcurrant highlights
Nose
A very pure fruitiness, complemented by notes of cade and garrigue; splendid and very elegant, with a mineral character
Palate
Harmonious and rich, with tannins that provide structure and a lovely liveliness
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a leg of lamb and sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, wild duck with celery and truffles, filet mignon, or veal confit with goose fat...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Rigor and care, intelligence and precision, along with a clear vision of what makes a great wine, have propelled the reds of the talented Vincent Goumard to the top. They embodied an exemplary classicism that never veered toward austerity. The evolution toward a stunning sensuality, without losing any of these qualities, marks the culmination of a cycle dominated by precision and refined tannins. The whites are also progressing, notably with a cuvée that sparkles with freshness. New for 2020: the entire range is now bottled in Burgundy-style bottles.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre from Domaine Les Combariolles gives this wine its complexity: fruit, flowers, licorice, garrigue, charcoal, and chalky tannins.
About the estate:
After initially working in consulting, Vincent and Isabelle Goumard took over this beautiful estate in 2004, which had been founded in the early 1990s by Jean-Pierre Jullien. Although they had previously visited some twenty vineyards in Languedoc and Roussillon, they were captivated by the power of this place, nestled in the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac. The couple quickly demonstrated the full extent of their talent, with a keen understanding of their vineyard plots and geological variations, a deep respect for the vines, and exacting standards in winemaking. Over the years, their style has refined, producing wines that are increasingly delicate and complex, with elegant structure and magnificent aging potential. Mas Cal Demoura is undoubtedly one of the region’s leading estates. Following an interesting but somewhat underwhelming 2021 vintage, the estate has produced superb 2022 wines. A third star is clearly within reach.
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