The Château vintage captivates with its intense fruitiness and full-bodied character. The Malbec’s density, combined with a lovely tension, delivers immediate drinking pleasure. Excellent value for the appellation!
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Eye
Dark purple
Nose
Powerful flavors of red and black fruits, with hints of graphite
Palate
Generous, beautifully rounded, fresh, and lively
Serve
Decant at 14-16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with red meats in sauce, rib eye, poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (A high-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Jean-Pierre Ilbert founded Château Combel La Serre after leaving the cooperative winery in 1998. To promote it, the family traveled throughout France. The turning point came in 2011 when his son Julien and his wife Sophie decided to switch to organic farming (certification obtained in 2013). Together, they breathed new life into this 26-hectare estate. As in Burgundy, everything is centered on plot-by-plot selection, highlighting the distinct terroirs in which they strongly believe, and creating stylish cuvées with modern labels. The grape varieties are traditional for the reds but more unconventional for the whites, featuring Vermentino and Albariño, which they are particularly fond of. The wines’ style is precise, fruit-forward, and clearly expressive of the terroir. This close-knit couple channels their ambition and enthusiasm into their wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Julien Ilbert and his wife Sophie are the driving force behind this vineyard, which has been in existence since 1900. Breaking with his father’s model, Julien shifted the focus to bottling; he set out to forge a new identity, adorning his various bottles with striking, modern labels. His wines are gaining greater prominence with each passing year. He draws the best from the 23 hectares planted with “Auxerrois”—the local name for Malbec—as well as his Vermentinos and Albarios, southern grape varieties that find here a soil and climate perfectly suited to them. Alongside the single-vineyard wines Le Lac aux Cochons (iron-rich limestone soil), Au Cerisier (red clay), and Les Peyres Levades (limestone), he is introducing new wines to the lineup that reflect the remarkable evolution of the Cahors vineyard.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FRANCOIS C. Published on August 3, 2026
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Review by Ms. MAITE H. Published on May 7, 2025
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