Awards

National and international awards

Award winning wines

Having spent several years looking for the right vineyard with the potential to produce exceptional quality wine, Catherine & Patrick chose to purchase Combebelle at the end of 2005. In 2007, our first wine “2005 Château Combebelle AOC St Chinian” was awarded four Gold Medals, one Silver and one Commended in prestigious international wine competitions:

	2007 Challenge du Vin – Bourg Gold 2007 Concours Mondial Bruxelles Gold 2007 Concours Vignerons Independent Gold 2007 Signature Bio Gold 2007 Decanter World Wine Awards Silver 2007 International Wine Competition Commended     MAJOR GUIDE LISTING Guide Hachette 2008

In addition, the “2005 Domaine de Combebelle Vin de Pays d’Oc Rouge” was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2007 Concours Vignerons Independent. (This wine is sold exclusively in Germany under an own-label brand)

We hope to build on this success with future vintages!

Past accolades for combebelle wines

The Wine Advocate June 2003

Robert M Parker Jr. GREAT VALUES FOR UNDER $ 20, Chateau de Combebelle 2000 St Chinian Greanche / Syrah 90 points.
“An outstanding example for that somewhat forgotton St Chinian appellation, this 2000 grenache / syrahs inky / ruby / purple colour is accompanied by a big sweet nose of expresso roast, chocolate, black cherries and currants. Medium bodied, with moderate tannin, good density and a long persistant finish, it will improve over the next several years, and drink well for 5-6.”

Wine Spectator December 2003

Ch Combebelle Cuvee Orion St Chinian 2000
“Big and rich, with mouth-coating flavours of blackberry, dark plum and spice. This a full-bodied and ripe, with lovely dark choclate and expresso notes, which broadens out with fine tannins on the finish.Impressive for the appellation.”