{"product_id":"cosse-et-maisonneuve-le-combal-cahors-20","title":"Cosse et Maisonneuve \"Le Combal\" Cahors '20","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Cahors in France’s Sud-Ouest, Malbec (often called Côt locally) shows a very different side than the Argentina version most drinkers know. Where Mendoza Malbec often leans plush and immediately fruit-driven, Cahors tends to be darker, more savory, and more structured, shaped by a cooler continental influence and the region’s classic terrace soils along the Lot River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosse et Maisonneuve—founded in 1999 by Matthieu Cosse and Catherine Maisonneuve on the slopes of Lacapelle-Cabanac—have become a reference point for modern Cahors: wines with depth and authority, but also real freshness and definition. From the beginning they’ve worked with a deep respect for biodiversity and soil integrity, with an approach rooted in biodynamic principles and a strong emphasis on letting terroir lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Le Combal” 2020 comes from roughly 3 hectares on the 2nd and 3rd terraces, a mix of quartz pebbles and well-draining clays, and it’s built around 90% Malbec with 10% Merlot (vines averaging about 25 years). Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with temperature control and pump-overs, with a cuvaison of about three weeks, followed by 14 months in barrel (primarily 1–2 year French oak), keeping the élevage supportive rather than dominant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is classic Cahors energy—dark fruit, a hint of violet lift, and firm, finely grained tannins that are built for the table. Pair it with duck confit or a simply seasoned steak, and give it a short decant if opening young to let the structure relax and the aromatics open up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosse et Maisonneuve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44997686100021,"sku":"cossemaisonneuvecombalcahors20","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/0685\/files\/IMG_0460.heic?v=1771286606","url":"https:\/\/parmanwine.com\/products\/cosse-et-maisonneuve-le-combal-cahors-20","provider":"Perman Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}