Famille Isabel Ferrando - Chateauneuf Du Pape Colombis 2022 (750ml)
Price: $177.00
| Producer | Famille Isabel Ferrando |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 9272 |
| Size | 750ml |
Jeb Dunnuck: 97-99 Points
All Grenache and always more exotic and expressive the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Colombis just about jumps out of the glass with its ripe redcurrant and black raspberry-like fruit as well as notes of orange blossom spring flowers and spices. It's medium to full-bodied has ultra-fine tannins flawless balance and a great finish. If you love Grenache don't miss this. Located in the southern part of the appellation and previously named Domaine de Saint Préfert this impeccably run estate is owned and managed by Isabel Ferrando who learned winemaking in Gigondas when she worked at Raspail-Ay. Her first vintage in Châteauneuf du Pape was in 2003 and she produced a bevy of truly brilliant wines from 2003 to 2019 under her Domaine de Saint Préfert label. In 2020 the estate was renamed to Famille Isable Ferrando and while she produced as many as five cuvées in the past today the model has moved away from special cuvées with the focus on a single classic Châteauneuf du Pape although she does continue to release a Colombis F601 and Cuvée Special Vielles Clairettes. Having tasted with Ferrando since early in the 2000s it has been interesting to see the gradual changes in style at the estate with the early wines being exuberant and powerful yet always balanced and elegant. Starting in 2009 you can see a gradual shift in the style of the wines with Fe
Vinous: 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. (Drink between 2028-2042)
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
One of the more elegant and racy wines at this address this year the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Colombis crafted exclusively from Grenache Noir planted on safres calcareous soils and a mix of other soils displays a delicate perfumed bouquet of rose flowers dark cherries pepper and herbs. Medium to full-bodied layered and racy it's deep and concentrated with velvety tannins with a delicate core of fruit and a long ethereal finish. Matured in a mix of foudres concrete tanks and terracotta jars this is an outstanding wine in the making. Published: Sep 26 2024
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