"A Malbec that is always charming. The wine seduces almost without meaning to, with its delicate fruit and virile tannins." (Le Guide RVF 2025).
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Eye
Deep ruby red color
Nose
Intense aromas of Burlat cherries and small black berries
Mouth
Fresh and fruity, with supple tannins, spicy notes, and a well-rounded structure with lovely acidity.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with grilled meats, Iberian ham, tagine, cheese and charcuterie platters...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Jean-Pierre Ilbert left the cooperative winery in 1998 to create Château Combel La Serre. 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). The two of them gave the 26-hectare estate a major facelift. As in Burgundy, everything is focused on plot selection, highlighting the different terroirs in which they strongly believe, creating stylish vintages with modern labels. The grape varieties are traditional for the reds, but more unusual for the whites, with Vermentino and Albariño, which they are particularly fond of. The style of the wines is precise, close to the fruit with a strong expression of the terroir. This close-knit couple puts their ambition and enthusiasm at the service of their wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Pure Fruit of the Causse, a sensual Malbec.
About the estate:
Julien Ilbert and his wife Sophie are responsible for the future of this vineyard, which has been in existence since 1900. Breaking with his father's model, Julien has turned to bottling; he has sought a new identity, placing eloquent and modern labels on his various bottles. His vintages are gaining in stature every year. He gets the best out of the 23 hectares planted with Auxerrois, the local name for Malbec, and his Vermentinos and Albarinos, southern grapes that find a suitable base and climate here. Alongside the Le Lac aux Cochons (iron-rich limestone soil), Au Cerisier (red clay), and Les Peyres Levades (limestone) parcels, he is adding new bottles to the range that mark the tremendous evolution of the Cahors vineyard.