Cuvée G - red
Domaine le Colombier - Vacqueyras
Red,Vacqueyras
50% Grenache - 50% Syrah
history
In 1920, the Mourre family left France and moved to Algeria in North Africa, where they produced wine for 42 years. Upon their return, they purchased the Domaine Le Colombier. Jean Louis was immediately enrolled on the estate after his studies in geology, making his lifelong dream of producing fine wine come true. His knowledge is unlimited and fascinating. The Domaine Le Colombier produces around 7,000 cases of wine per year, with planting of old Grenache vines, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan.
Vineyard
South Rhone Valley. At the foot of the famous Mont Ventoux on the far west edge of the Côtes du Ventoux area./nMarl, sandstone and limestone./n50 years./n5 acres / 800 Cases/n2.1 T / acre
Winemaking
The grapes are destemmed and start fermenting in concrete vats. The degree of fermentation is controlled at 85°F, maceration of 5 weeks. In barrels for 12 months.
Tasting notes
This wine, made with Grenache and syrah has a deep dark-red colour with garnet tinges.
The Cuvée G show silky tannins and an exceptionnal length.
Food pairing
Match very weel with spicy foods like roast lamb with garlic, rosemary and thyme.
Aging potential
10 years
Grape varieties
50% Grenache - 50% Syrah
Press
Previous rating
201993 Jeb Dunnuck
93
2019
The only 2019 presented, the 2019 Vacqueyras Cuvée G is equal parts Grenache and Syrah, I'd put it up with the top handful of wines in the appellation. Its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by a monster ,oe of jammy blackberries, pepper, orange blossom, and candied strawberries. It pushes on the ripeness level but avoids going over the top, offering full-bodied richness, lots of fruit, ripe, well-balanced tannins. It's certainly the biggest, richest wine in the lineup and should be enjoyed over the coming 7-8 years.
Jeb Dunnuck Jeb Dunnuck
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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