Domaine Le Colombier - Cuvée G Vacqueyras

Domaine Le ColombierCuvée G Vacqueyras

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cuvée G Vacqueyras of Domaine Le Colombier is a red wine from the region of Vacqueyras 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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Cuvée G Vacqueyras from the Domaine Le Colombier

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cuvée G Vacqueyras of Domaine Le Colombier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cuvée G Vacqueyras of Domaine Le Colombier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black currant or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Le Colombier's Cuvée G Vacqueyras.

Winemaker
Jean-Louis Mourre
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Gold

Intraspecific crossing between A 3-94 (Hamburg Muscat x Sultana) and California K 3-78 (Hamburg Muscat x Queen of the Vines) obtained in the United States (California) in 1958 by Harold Paul Olmo (1909/2006). It can also be found in Greece, Cyprus, etc.

Last vintages of this wine

Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2018
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2017
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 411110
Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2016
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2015
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2014
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2013
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cuvée G Vacqueyras - 2012
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Cuvée G Vacqueyras from Domaine Le Colombier are 2015, 2014, 2017, 2011 and 2006.

Informations about the Domaine Le Colombier

The winery offers 19 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Le Colombier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 8500 of of France wines
In the top 600 of of Vacqueyras wines
In the top 25000 of red wines
In the top 35000 wines of the world

The wine region of Vacqueyras

The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.


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: Peduncle

The stem of a flower or fruit.

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