The Domaine du Colombier of Crozes-Hermitage of Rhone Valley

Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Crozes-Hermitage in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine du Colombier is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Colombier wines

Looking for the best Domaine du Colombier wines in Crozes-Hermitage among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Colombier 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 Colombier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine du Colombier

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

How Domaine du Colombier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), lamb chops with lemon and herbs or conejo al ajillo (spain).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Colombier

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Colombier. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, spices or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or anise. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Colombier. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Colombier

  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.09/5

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

  • 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).

The top white wines of Domaine du Colombier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Colombier

How Domaine du Colombier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of the secrets of croque-monsieur, salmon pizza or mashed potatoes with chastillon cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine du Colombier

On the nose the white wine of Domaine du Colombier. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine du Colombier. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine du Colombier

  • 2012With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.42/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine du Colombier.

  • Marsanne
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Colombier

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 Colombier.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

News about Domaine du Colombier and wines from the region

Crozes-Hermitage 2020: report and top-scoring wines

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