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Decanter September Issue 2011
| Combebelle features in Languedoc Reds scoring 14 points for its 2008 Château de Combebelle "Les Fleurs Sauvages"! |
Yorkshire Post - 22nd August 2011
| Christine Austin (IWC Panel Chairman) writes about Combebelle following her recent visit to the domain. |
Monty Waldin’s Biodynamic Wine Guide 2011 (15/09/10)
| Just received an email from Monty confirming that Château de Combebelle is being featured in his latest book (published mid-October). for more information > |
Wine Website of the Year! (14/09/10)
| For those of you who are passionate and interested in wine, I highly recommend Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages which has the most extensive tasting notes, up to date information and news on wine. for more information > |
Long Held Dreams Come to Fruition (03/09/10)
| Helen Savage recently visited Combebelle and wrote this lovely article published in the Journal Live .co.uk for more information > |
Oz Clarke's TOP 250 Wines (13/07/10)
| We have just found out from our agent in the UK (Bottle Green Ltd) that Château de Combebelle "Les Fleurs Sauvages" AOC Saint Chinian Rouge has been selected by Oz Clarke to feature in his TOP 250 Wines published later in the year! for more information > |
Outsiders Tasting London - 10/11/10 (22/06/10)
| Combebelle is pleased to be participating at this event to be held at the Maison de Vin in London. Louise Hurren (journalist & Sud de France advocat) is the organiser and promoter for this event. You can follow us on our unique Facebook page (link below). for more information > |
Women winemakers undaunted by French wine’s woes - The Drinks Report (August 2009)
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French wine producers may not have much to rejoice about (French wine sales in the UK have dropped 6.5 per cent in the last year, according to Off Licence News), but deep down in the south of France, Languedoc-Roussillon’s Sud de France brand is pushing hard to make inroads at this tricky time. for more information > |
Meeting the female winemakers of southern France - The Culinary Guide (July 2009)
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"The weather felt as hot as a summer's day in the south of France as I crossed London to the offices of the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon, to meet some of the region's women winemakers."
for more information > |
Jancis Robsinson's Purple Pages - 10/07/09
| "Catherine Wallace is one of those brave Englishwomen who abandoned suburban living and sensible jobs with the likes of Lay & Wheeler, Majestic and Adnams for a chateau in the south of France, and winemaking. She follows organic practices and produces only red and rosé wine with a tiny team of three people, however, Catherine is so full of life and energy that one suspects that she could do it all herself if she only had enough hours in the day. Apparently she plays opera to her wines while she is making them. One can imagine that is probably true! - Tamlyn Currin" for more information > |
Femmes Vigneronnes - Sud de France in London (July 2009)
| Château de Combebelle attended the event organised by Sud de France in London where 12 female winemakers from the Languedoc-Roussillon presented their wines to press and trade. for more information > |
Summer Wine Choice - Harpers 120609
| Louise Hurren, PR Sud de France Export, selects her choice tipples from the Languedoc-Roussillon.............. for more information > |
The Independent - April 25th 2009
| Combebelle was recently featured in the travel section of The Independent with a great write up by Henry Palmer!
for more information > |
Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard 2010
| Château de Combebelle wines have again achieved recognition for its quality & excellence! for more information > |
Further recognition for our wines ...
| Entering your wines into competitions can be a tricky business. The wines can taste excellent one day and fall flat the next. The calibre of the tasting panel is also different from competition to competition. for more information > |
Concours Général Agricole - GOLD
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Chateau de Combebelle "Cerisiers" Rose 2008 wins GOLD at the Concours General Agricole in Paris (2009). for more information > |
Combebelle listed in the Wijnkoop Gids 2009 - Belgium's equivalent to the Guide Hachette in France!
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Our wine importer in Belgium, Steven (Wijnhuis Tinto), recently submitted our wine for inclusion in Belgium's Wijnkoopgids 2009 with excellent results for Combebelle! for more information > |
Château de Combebelle - BRONZE MEDAILLES!! - 2009
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Château de Combebelle wins again! This time for both the 2006 cuvés - AOC St Chinian Rouge & HENRI are awarded Bronze at the Concours Millésime Bio 2009. for more information > |
La Marseillaise - 11th December 2008
| Château de Combebelle "Henri" 2006 is admired for its elegant round structure and palate! for more information > |
L'Alsace Weekend - Decembre 2008
| Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian Cuve Henri 2006 is admired in Alsace! for more information > |
Call My Wine Bluff - November 2008
| Combebelle takes part in the first ever "Call My Wine Bluff" in aid of the charity ACTION AID for more information > |
Paris Gourmand - Vins de Fête Decembre 2008
| Du Saint Chinian pour les fêtes - CHATEAU DE COMBEBELLE Cuvée Henri 2006 is selected as the "wine of the season" by Paris Gourmand
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Luxemburger Wort - 5th November 2008
| Château de Combebelle 2007 Les Cerisiers Rosé is admired by journalists from the Benelux on their recent visit to Saint-Chinian............ |
La Revue des Comptoirs - October 2008
| L'AOC de Saint-Chinian propose aux brasseries et restaurants une palette de vins d'un bon rapport qualité/prix. Assez large, pour qu'en son sem, chacun trouve son bonheur en fonction des goûts et aspirations de sa clientèle. for more information > |
Terre de Vin - 2006 AOC St Chinian scores 16/20!
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Château de Combebelle 2006 AOC St Chinian has been given an excellent review & rating in the latest edition of the French magazine: "Terre de Vin". for more information > |
Le Progres - le 3 septembre 2008
| Château de Combebelle 2006 AOC St Chinian receives an excellent write up in the French publication "Le Progres". for more information > |
Decanter's « Specialist Independent Merchant of the Year» 2008
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One of our UK importers, Vintage Roots, has been awarded the top prize at this years Decanter World Wine awards. for more information > |
Decanter June 2008 - Combebelle listed in
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"Saint-Chinian, Chateau de Combebelle 2006 Saint-Chinian won AC status in 1982, although the village itself was created in the ninth century by Benedictine monks who also planted the first vines. This modern-day offering has expressive spicy, dark fruits and hints of game. The palate is well structured with ripe tannins, firm acidity and good depth of fruit. Drink up to 2010. £6.99 Vintage Roots, Berks (0118 976 1999)"
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Combebelle Wines Win Again!
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Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian Rouge 2006 has been awarded several medals including SILVER (Concours Mondial Bruxelles); BRONZE (Decanter World Wine Awards), and COMMENDED (International Wine Challenge).
Château de Combebelle AOC St Chinian Rosé 2007 has been awarded a BRONZE (Signature Bio). We are delighted to be building upon the success of our first wine and will continue to improve on the quality. |
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
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Great Gold Medal Winner: CHATEAU DE COMBEBELLE 2005 for more information > |
31st Challenge International du Vin
| Gold Medal Winner: CHATEAU DE COMBEBELLE 2005 for more information > |
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