Tradition - red
Domaine le Colombier - Vacqueyras
Red,Vacqueyras
Syrah 20%-Grenache 70% - Mourvèdre 10 %
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. Sandstone. Vines : 30 years old - 2.5 acres - Average Yield : 18.2 hl/acre
Winemaking
Traditional. Grapes are destemmed. Vatting for 8-10 days with temperature control./nIn concrete vats with early bottling in order to capture the fruit.
Tasting notes
Deep dark color. Intense nose of red fruit and liquorice. Rich soft tannins. Medium- to full-bodied.
Food pairing
Cold cuts, pasta with tomato sauce, pizza. Grilled white and red meats.
Aging potential
3 to 5 years.
Grape varieties
Syrah 20%-Grenache 70% - Mourvèdre 10 %
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202090 Jeb Dunnuck
202090 Wine Spectator
90
2020
Looking first at the base 2020 Vacqueyras Tradition, this blend of 70 % Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre has a juicy, balanced, medium-bodied style as well as outstanding notes of blacker fruits, peppery herbs, and underbrush.It'sclean and balanced , with terrificpurity of fruit and a great finish .
Jebb Dunnuck Jeb Dunnuck
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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