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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $19.09Original €17.00≈ £14.19 | www.vignoblesfamillecombe.fr ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Grenache and Mourvèdre
Region Vacqueyras
Soil Fine sands and clays at cône de la font des papes; the oligocene petit vallon–piémont de beauregard supplies the second terroir component
Sites Cône de la Font des Papes and Petit Vallon de l’Oligocène–Piémont de Beauregard
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes are harvested at full maturity and rigorously selected. Vinification favors whole bunches and gentle infusion; maturation is conducted mainly in concrete vats, supplemented by partial maturation in demi-muids and barrels.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, lightly compoted fruit, liquorice, sweet spices, cocoa and garrigue; deep, dense and persistent, with freshness, balance and a long, complex finish
Food Pairing Roast rack of lamb with herbs; aged beef fillet; seasonal game; Provençal daube; sautéed porcini; black truffle dishes; aged cheeses
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Grenache, a little over two-thirds; Mourvèdre comprising the remainder
Region Vacqueyras
Soil Clay-limestone soils rich in rounded stones and marl
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Maturation is mainly in concrete vats, with a small portion in French-oak demi-muids. A short decant is recommended. The page gives two serving ranges—16–17°C in its narrative and 16–18°C in its technical table—and describes cellaring potential as at least 10 years.
Tasting Notes Deep and dense color; intense black cherry and blackberry fruit, sweet spices and discreet oak; ample, generous and supple, with round tannins and a persistent spicy finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Region Vacqueyras
Barrel Size 600
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Berries are described as delicately harvested at the northern and eastern limits of Vacqueyras. Maturation is 90% in concrete vats and 10% in 600-L oak vessels; the page states ageing potential of up to 15 years after bottling.
Tasting Notes Garnet; ripe fruit and spice; ample, bold, round and well structured, with a long, textured finish
Sources: www.pintowines.ie ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Vacqueyras
Critics Ratings 93
Sources: vincod.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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