Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Colombis”

Famille Isabel Ferrando
France
Rhône
2022

“Colombis” has become an iconic wine of Ferrando’s. It’s quite unique in her portfolio as it’s the only Châteauneuf that does not comes from the Les Serres vineyard. It’s 100% Grenache that comes from four parcels on the plateau of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with northfacing vineyards: Rayas and Colombis with sandstone and sandy soil, les Roues with a predominately clay soil mixed with granitic galets stones, and le Cristia with a sandy limestone soil. The vines average 80 years-old. Whole-cluster fermented in tronconical wood tanks and aged in neutral demi-muids and amphora for 18 months.

97 points
"One of the stars of the vintage. With terrific concentration and silkiness, this wide-screen Chateauneuf glides over your palate so gracefully. After the great wave of blackberry fruit at the front of the full-bodied palate, the huge, fine tannins kick in, along with darker aromas wrapped around them through the long, very refined finish. A pure grenache from organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
Stuart Pigott,
www.jamessuckling.com
June 17, 2024
97 points
"The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Colombis is also stunning, with an upfront, perfumed style in its wild strawberry and framboise-driven fruit as well as savory garrigue, spice, and floral nuances. Medium to full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, with fine tannins, it has a remarkable sense of elegance and finesse as well as ample richness and length."
Jeb Dunnuck,
JebDunnuck.com
October 2024
96 points
"A single-varietal Grenache fermented entirely with whole clusters, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Colombis is spectacular. Pungent licorice, black cherry, elderflower, crushed violets, black plum and dried herbs are all pushed forward. On the palate, the polished 2022 offers vivid acidity that gives it a real sense of energy. The persistent and broad finish confirms a wine of outstanding quality that can easily keep up with the preceding vintages. Tasted twice with consistent notes."
Nicolas Greinacher,
www.vinous.com
June 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB7362-22
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Grenache
Farming Type: 
Organic