Château Combel-la-Serre - La Vigne Juste Derrière Chez Carbo 2016
Made from a single vineyard plot located behind the Ilberts’ neighbors—known as the “Carbos”—this Malbec boasts a very fruity and juicy style. Unusual for this grape variety, we love its crisp, luscious character!
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Nose
intensely fruity
Palate
juicy and fresh with a nice acidity
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a charcuterie platter, a Périgord salad...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
When Jean-Pierre Ilbert left the cooperative winery in 1998, he founded Château Combel La Serre. To promote it, the family traveled all over 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 have breathed new life into this 26-hectare estate. As in Burgundy, everything is focused on plot selection, highlighting the distinct terroirs they believe in so strongly, and creating stylish cuvées with modern labels. The grape varieties are traditional for the reds, more unconventional for the whites, featuring Vermentino and Albariño, which they particularly favor. The wines’ style is precise, fruit-forward, with a distinct expression 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
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or 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, whose existence has been documented since 1900. Breaking with his father’s approach, Julien shifted the focus to bottling; he set out to forge a new identity, adorning his various bottles with expressive, modern labels. His vintages are gaining in stature year after year. He draws the best from the 23 hectares planted with Auxerrois—the local name for Malbec—as well as his Vermentinos and Albariños, southern grape varieties that find here a terroir 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 has added new bottles to the range that mark the remarkable evolution of the Cahors vineyards.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC P. Published on 10/18/2023
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Review by Mr. CYRILLE A. Published on March 16, 2018
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