The Château Etang des Colombes of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon

Château Etang des Colombes - Bicentenaire Vieilles Vignes Corbières
The winery offers 13 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 30 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Corbières in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Château Etang des Colombes is one of the world's great estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Château Etang des Colombes wines

Looking for the best Château Etang des Colombes wines in Corbières among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Etang des Colombes 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 Château Etang des Colombes wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Etang des Colombes

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Etang des Colombes

How Château Etang des Colombes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, bean soup and spaghetti (traditional andalusian dish) or veal colombo.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Etang des Colombes

On the nose the red wine of Château Etang des Colombes. often reveals types of flavors of smoke, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of Château Etang des Colombes. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Etang des Colombes

  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.61/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Etang des Colombes.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.

The rosé wines of the Corbières are also very famous, made from the same red grape varieties, combined with Grenache Gris and Picpoul. White wines represent only a small percentage of the total production. They are made from a wide selection of grape varieties - notably Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation has about 2,200 winegrowers, nearly 300 private producers and more than 30 cooperatives.

The top white wines of Château Etang des Colombes

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Etang des Colombes

How Château Etang des Colombes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of chinese noodles with vegetables, summer tuna quiche or chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Etang des Colombes

On the nose the white wine of Château Etang des Colombes. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, oak. In the mouth the white wine of Château Etang des Colombes. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Château Etang des Colombes

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Etang des Colombes.

  • Bourboulenc
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Macabeo
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

The top pink wines of Château Etang des Colombes

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Etang des Colombes

How Château Etang des Colombes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with chicken, magic cake cheese quiche or salted muffins with bacon and grated cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château Etang des Colombes

On the nose the pink wine of Château Etang des Colombes. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Château Etang des Colombes. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château Etang des Colombes

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Etang des Colombes.

  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Douçâtre

Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château Etang des Colombes

Planning a wine route in the of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Etang des Colombes.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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The word of the wine: Douçâtre

Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.

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