Vieux Château des Combes | Bordeaux, France

£24.30

A full bodied and complex ‘Grand Cru’ claret – 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques.

Vieux Chateaux des Combes is located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, just 5 kilometers away from the historic village of Saint-Emilion. Its name suggests some wine was produced here in the 17th century when the Benedictine abbey was built and vines were planted, scattered around the buildings, growing on little hills and valleys, known as combes.

The Chateaux today is surrounded by vineyards, copses, trees and a half hectare pond. It has kept the calm dignity of a spot for quite contemplation that is perfect for making a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru of the highest quality.

A full bodied and complex ‘Grand Cru’ claret – 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques.

Vieux Chateaux des Combes is located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, just 5 kilometers away from the historic village of Saint-Emilion. Its name suggests some wine was produced here in the 17th century when the Benedictine abbey was built and vines were planted, scattered around the buildings, growing on little hills and valleys, known as combes.

The Chateaux today is surrounded by vineyards, copses, trees and a half hectare pond. It has kept the calm dignity of a spot for quite contemplation that is perfect for making a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru of the highest quality.

Origin: St Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes: A complex and powerful nose - fruity and spicy notes among red fruit and Morello cherry aromas. Well balanced and sophisticated palate with silky fruit flavours of cassis and damson. Oak notes are present without over-shadowing the fruit, lending spice, cedar and a touch of vanilla to the long and persistent finish.

ABV: 15.0%

Vintage: 2019

Attributes: oak aged

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Clousure: Cork

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Food pairing suggestions: red and white meat, roasted vegetables and soft cheese.