Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage

Domaine du ColombierCrozes-Hermitage

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine du Colombier is a red wine from the region of Crozes-Hermitage of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Crozes-Hermitage of the Domaine du Colombier is in the top 20 of wines of Crozes-Hermitage.

Taste structure of the Crozes-Hermitage from the Domaine du Colombier

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine du Colombier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with oak taste

tobacco, oak

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with vegetal taste

grass

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine du Colombier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or cassis and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, mint or game.

Details and technical informations about Domaine du Colombier's Crozes-Hermitage.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

Last vintages of this wine

Crozes-Hermitage - 2018
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Crozes-Hermitage - 2017
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Crozes-Hermitage - 2016
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Crozes-Hermitage - 2015
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Crozes-Hermitage - 2014
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Crozes-Hermitage - 2013
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Crozes-Hermitage - 2012
In the top 20 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Crozes-Hermitage from Domaine du Colombier are 2018, 2017, 2007, 2016 and 2014.

Informations about the Domaine du Colombier

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

The Domaine du Colombier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 30 of of Crozes-Hermitage wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

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.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration

Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.

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