Famille Guibert Combe Calcaire Blanc 2023 vs La Val Orballo Rías Baixas Albariño (140cl) 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Famille Guibert Combe Calcaire Blanc 2023 currently starts £0.04 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £17.95 | £17.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Mas de Daumas Gassac | Orballo |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache | Albariño |
| Region | Languedoc | Rias Baixas |
| Country | France | — |
| Size | 750ml | 1400ml |
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Famille Guibert Combe Calcaire Blanc 2023
' In 1971, Veronique and Aime Guibert bought a Mas (farmhouse) and abandoned mill in the heart of a beautiful, wild valley through which flowed the Gassac river. After consulting Prof. Henri Enjalbert they planted vines in clearings in the middle of 4,000 hectares of forest - he was convinced they had the ''terroir'' to produce a Grand Cru of the future. The first vintage of their flagship red was produced in 1978 from roughly 80% Cabernet Sauvignon. By 1982, a respected French wine guide described Mas de Daumas Gassac as the Chateau Lafite of the Languedoc. The Rose Frizant was created in 1981, also from the younger Cabernet vines. Today, the children of the Guibert family manage the estate, storing their harvests in an old cellar underneath the original mill. The five brothers have continued to fine tune the Mas de Daumas Gassac's Grand Vin and broaden the range with varietal wines and blends that offer great value for money under their Moulin de Gassac label. '
La Val Orballo Rías Baixas Albariño (140cl) 2023
Orballo Albariño is a vibrant and expressive white wine from the O Rosal subregion of Rías Baixas in northwestern Spain. Bursting with citrus, white fruit and floral aromas, complemented by subtle saline and mineral notes, this wine reflects the unique coastal terroir where Atlantic influences and careful vineyard management produce fresh, aromatic whites of remarkable precision. Why You'll Love It This is Rías Baixas Albariño at its finest—fresh, aromatic, and beautifully balanced. Crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes in the O Rosal subregion, Orballo showcases the distinctive coastal character of this celebrated Spanish white wine region. The wine is aged for six months on lees in stainless steel, six months in concrete egg, and six months in ceramic tanks to enhance texture and complexity, resulting in a wine with exceptional depth and minerality. Vineyard & Production Grapes are grown in the estate's own vineyards in O Rosal, planted on well-drained soils that benefit from cooling Atlantic breezes. Meticulous vineyard management ensures optimal ripeness and aromatic intensity. Hand-harvested in 20 kg cases, grapes undergo a 6-hour cold maceration at 10°C, followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs naturally in 5,000-litre stainless steel tanks over 2–3 weeks at 16°C. The wine is then aged for six months on its lees in stainless steel, six months in concrete egg, and six months in ceramic tanks. Tasting Notes This fresh and aromatic Albariño opens with notes of citrus, pear and apricot, layered with delicate floral and saline nuances. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-driven, showing flavours of pear and apricot with vibrant acidity. The finish is long, crisp and mineral-driven with a distinctive saline character. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, perfect with seafood, grilled fish, fresh cheeses, foie gras, chicken, rice dishes, or pasta. Serve chilled at 12°C. Also excellent with shellfish and coastal cuisine. The Blend 100% Albariño
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