Awards

National and international awards

More than fifteen major successes in first three years

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:

	2005 Château Combebelle AOC St Chinian 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 Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard – 2010 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) 2006 Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian 2008 Concours Mondial Bruxelles Silver 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze 2008 International Wine Challenge Commended 2008 Concours Millésime Bio BRONZE MAJOR GUIDE LISTING Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard – 2010 Wijnkoop Gids (Belgium) – 2009 2006 Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian « Henri » 2009 Concours Millésime Bio Bronze MAJOR GUIDE LISTING Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard – 2010 2007 Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian « Les Cerisiers » Rosé 2008 Signature Bio Bronze 2008 Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian « Les Cerisiers » Rosé 2009 Concours Général Agricole à Paris gold 2009 Concours Signature Bio silver 2009 Concours Vignerons Independent Bronze

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.”