The Domaine du Colombard of Crozes-Hermitage of Rhone Valley

Domaine du Colombard - Crozes-Hermitage
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 71 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Crozes-Hermitage in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine du Colombard is one of the world's great estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Colombard wines

Looking for the best Domaine du Colombard wines in Crozes-Hermitage among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Colombard wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine du Colombard wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine du Colombard

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Colombard

How Domaine du Colombard wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cornish pasties, lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Colombard

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Colombard. often reveals types of flavors of spices.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Colombard

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Colombard.

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Crozes-Hermitage

The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Combier or the Domaine M. Chapoutier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crozes-Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.

On the nose of Crozes-Hermitage often reveals types of flavors of cream, salt or charcoal and sometimes also flavors of mulberry, pencil shavings or cured meat. In the mouth of Crozes-Hermitage is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 296 estates and châteaux in the of Crozes-Hermitage, producing 663 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Crozes-Hermitage go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Colombard

Planning a wine route in the of Crozes-Hermitage? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Colombard.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine du Colombard and wines from the region

Crozes-Hermitage 2020: report and top-scoring wines

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Rhône 2020: best-value wines

In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...

Rhône Valley Wine Tour with Matt Walls

We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region.   Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...

The word of the wine: Ventilate

Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.