Languedoc
Mas Cal Demoura - Terrasses du Larzac - Les Combariolles - Rouge - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Languedoc
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Grape variety: Blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Grenache
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Wine:
A true cellar-worthy wine, the 2019 red Terrasses du Larzac Les Combariolles belongs to the elite of great red wines from the south. Originating from its namesake terroir, it offers an abundance of black fruits and spices within a still compact, sap-filled structure where tension and length find equilibrium. The most patient wine enthusiasts will be rewarded, as this wine brilliantly expresses the tension of the limestone pebbles and the vitality of this terroir.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Aged by plot for 12 months in demi-muids and oval tuns, then blended and aged for a further 7 months in stainless-steel vats.Certified organic wine.
Temperature:
Decant an hour before serving, between 14 and 16°C, in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Leg of lamb with pan-fried chanterelles, wild duck with celery and truffles, filet mignon with local ceps, veal confit in goose fat.Cellar aging:
From now until 2032, and beyond for enthusiasts.
Awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide and a Languedoc reference, Mas Cal Demoura delivers a remarkable interpretation of the Terrasses du Larzac. For the past twenty years, Isabelle and Vincent Goumard have been crafting biodynamic wines of assured finesse, showcasing the power of the region and beautifully expressing the geological nuances of this fiery terroir.
With a deep understanding of their vineyard plots, the couple quickly demonstrated their talent. Today, their estate stands as a beacon for delicate and complex wines, with elegant textures and outstanding aging potential.