Mas Combarèla 2022 Terrasses du Larzac ‘Lueurs d’Espar’
Tasting Note
The Mourvèdre grapes come from a plot surrounded by trees, on the edge of the woods, exposed to the setting sun. The rows meet 3 different types of soil bringing complexity to the terroir: a flow of white lacustrine limestones from the Tertiary era crosses and mixes with yellowish marls on one side and reddish clays on the other side.
Although the Mourvèdre is blended with 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan, the cuvée is named after the old local name for this grape variety.. Espar. Espar is phonetically very close to the French word ‘espoir’ ‘(=hope). And ‘Lueurs’ means glimmers. On summer evenings the vines are sublimated by the soft glimmers of sunsets on their leaves. This wine is part of this spirit, in search of elegance in power, on a spicy frame. An exceptional wine for special occasions.
At a Glance
The Mourvèdre grapes come from a plot surrounded by trees, on the edge of the woods, exposed to the setting sun. The rows meet 3 different types of soil bringing complexity to the terroir: a flow of white lacustrine limestones from the Tertiary era crosses and mixes with yellowish marls on one side and reddish clays on the other side.
Although the Mourvèdre is blended with 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan, the cuvée is named after the old local name for this grape variety.. Espar. Espar is phonetically very close to the French word ‘espoir’ ‘(=hope). And ‘Lueurs’ means glimmers. On summer evenings the vines are sublimated by the soft glimmers of sunsets on their leaves. This wine is part of this spirit, in search of elegance in power, on a spicy frame. An exceptional wine for special occasions.
