Domaine du Colombier : Crozes-Hermitage Domaine 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine du Colombier

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a deep ruby hue, enhanced by brilliant violet highlights that reflect the wine's youth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with intense notes of black fruits such as blackberry, plum and blackcurrant. With aeration, subtle hints of pepper, liquorice, violet and tobacco emerge, accompanied by a delicate smoky nuance.

Palate
Fluid and elegant, the palate offers a velvety texture supported by beautifully fine tannins. The black fruit aromas intertwine with mineral and earthy notes, leading to a persistent, delicately spiced finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with red meats such as beef or lamb, as well as roasted poultry like duck. It also goes very well with mushroom-based dishes, grilled meats, or a platter of aged cheeses with mineral notes.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Crozes-Hermitage 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of around 17°C. Approachable from today, this wine has good aging potential and can be cellared until around 2032.

Other characteristics

This French red wine has a moderate alcohol content of 13%.

The elegance and generosity of a red wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Located in the Rhône Valley, Domaine du Colombier is a family-run estate renowned for its elegant wines. Founded by the father of the current generation, the estate is now run by Florent Viale and his father David Viale. Established primarily in the commune of Mercurol, the estate stands out for its commitment to tradition and its environmentally respectful approach. Domaine du Colombier favours the authentic expression of its terroir, offering cuvées that combine freshness, balance and generosity, establishing itself as a reliable name within its appellation.

The vineyard

This Crozes-Hermitage wine comes from a vineyard of around thirteen hectares situated at 150 metres of altitude, close to the river. The vines, over thirty years old, are planted at high density on clay-sandy soils rich in pebbles. The estate practises uncertified organic viticulture, promoting soil health. The vines are traditionally supported by wooden stakes, a method particularly well-suited to the local wind, the mistral.

The vintage

The year 2022 benefited from particularly favourable climatic conditions in the region. The weather allowed the berries to reach optimal ripeness while retaining good acidity, avoiding any overripeness or excessive vegetal character during the growing cycle.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest for this 2022 Crozes-Hermitage is carried out entirely by hand to rigorously select the best bunches. In the cellar, fermentation lasts twenty-four days with twice-daily punch-downs for gentle extraction. Aging then takes place in 600-litre demi-muids, with only 20% new oak, preserving the brightness of the fruit and the mineral identity of the terroir.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from Syrah (100%).