Lot presentation
Monbazillac Domaine de Combet 1975
The wine
Monbazillac is one of the south-west France AOCs. It is often wrongly classified among Bordeaux's wines, and spelled with a "t". This wine was well-known in the 14th century and exported to northern Europe. In the 18th century virtually all of Monbazillac's production was exported to Holland. The vinification process for Monbazillac is similar to that used in Sauternes, but the wines are quite different: traditionally powerful and full-bodied, Monbazillac develops flavours of honey and wild flowers. It also has a higher alcohol content than Sauternes and requires many years of ageing in the cellar before it reaches its full expression.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 Low shouldersObservations: 1 Highly marked label, 1 Damaged labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: South-West
Appellation: Monbazillac
Vintage: 1975
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 6°
Size (in ha): 2500 hectares
Volume: 50000 hectolitres
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: exotic fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine