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Domaine Cassagne et Vitailles Combarels De l'Ombre is a celebration of the aromatic opulence and graceful nature inherent in the Grenache grape variety. This wine promises a well-rounded and fruity tasting journey, unveiling notes of red fruits, gentle tannins, and a lingering, velvety finish—a true indulgence for the palate.
For an optimal tasting experience, it is recommended to open the bottle in advance, ideally allowing it to breathe for a minimum of 2 hours or to be decanted. This process unveils the wine's full spectrum of aromas. With excellent aging potential, this vintage can gracefully mature in the cellar for 8 to 10 years, evolving in complexity over time.
Perfectly paired with grilled red meats, especially a succulent, marbled prime rib, or lamb dishes infused with thyme or rosemary, Combarels De l'Ombre accentuates the flavors with its fruity nuances and balanced structure, ensuring a delightful culinary journey.
Embarking on a sensorial journey, this wine unfolds with a symphony of fruity and juicy flavors, where the dominance of red fruits—cranberries, lingonberry, red cherries, Morello cherries, strawberries, raspberries, and tart redcurrant—creates a harmonious melody on the palate. A subtle dance of minerality and smokiness, reminiscent of flint, contributes depth to this composition, while expressive and seamlessly integrated notes of liquorice, eucalyptus, and a medley of dried herbs (mint, oregano, thyme) elevate the wine's complexity to a captivating level.
The wine's narrative unfolds with exceptional persistence, guiding the palate through a journey of enduring freshness and a juicy, vivacious finish, graced by a crisp acidity of remarkable precision. The tannins, elegant and well-structured, impart a supple and velvety texture that caresses the senses, leading to a lingering finale with a subtle spiciness and a delightful undercurrent of cocoa bitterness. In totality, a wine of unparalleled complexity, concentration, and refined elegance.
In terms of food and wine pairings, Combarels De l'Ombre goes perfectly with grilled red meats, such as a nice, well-marbled prime rib.
The wine presents a pale ruby hue and an aromatic, expressive nose, exuding freshness and a delightful fruity bouquet. Aromas include small, juicy red fruits such as cranberries, red cherry, and lingonberry, complemented by tangy black fruits like blackberry, Morello cherry, and cassis. The spiciness is refined and complex, featuring peppery notes along with hints of liquorice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The freshness is bright, floral, and herbal, with elegant notes of dried herbs (mint, bay leaf, thyme) and a subtle touch of fresh herbs and flowers (rosemary, violet).
On the palate, the wine offers fruity and juicy flavors, dominated by red fruits like cranberries, lingonberry, red cherries, Morello cherries, strawberries, raspberries, and tart redcurrant. A delicate minerality and smokiness (flint) add depth, while expressive and well-integrated notes of liquorice, eucalyptus, and dried herbs (mint, oregano, thyme) enhance complexity. The wine boasts exceptional persistence, a juicy and fresh finish marked by crisp acidity of a high level. The tannins are elegant, well-structured, with a supple and velvety texture, leading to a very long finish with a slight spiciness and a pleasant bitterness of cocoa. Overall, a highly complex, concentrated, yet refined and elegant wine.
