the source vineyards for this benchmark produce thin-skinned grapes with a more steady and gradual ripening yielding a more nuanced profile than expected
Nose: Whispers of coastal peat pass through vanilla and a rich
Finish: The finish is lightly charred with wood smoke and has plenty of that salty
who brought Burgundian rigor and sensitivity to the elevated limestone terroir of the Var
The grapes for this wine are harvested (by hand) from vineyards that border the Lalande de Pomerol appellation
Chateau Combel La Serre 'L'Elephant Blanc' VdF, 2025 (750ml) bonded the source vineyards for thisTo address the elephant in the room, this is, in fact, a white wine from Cahors. This fresh vintage is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Colombard. Despite being known for their Malbec, the limestone soils of Cahors make for great conditions that can showcase that mineral character on top of the lime, grapefruit oil, and lighter floral characteristics that will make you fall in love with this wine. We'd recommend having this with a fresh spinach