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Château Rochecolombe - Côtes-du-Rhône Red 2021

Château Rochecolombe - Côtes-du-Rhône rouge 2021

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

3.8/5 (12 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

Prix-Plaisir - Médaille d'Or

Bettane & Desseauve

Médaille d'Or

Concours Paris

creamy

accessible

ripe fruit

delicatessen items

"A charming Côtes-du-Rhône offering excellent value for money"

"Although dominated by Grenache (60%), it is Syrah that takes center stage in this cuvée, with its deep, almost black color and heady aromas of violet and cooked blackberry. On the palate, it is dynamic, round, and velvety, shining with the freshness of its fruit and its fine, firm tannins that provide crispness and length. A charming wine with good aging potential.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

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Estate

Château Rochecolombe

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% Grenache, 40% Syrah

Terroirs

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Mostly manual

Winemaking

100% destemming and crushing, vatting for 1 to 15 days, fermentation temperatures of 28°–30°C, regular pumping over and punching down

Livestock farming

After malolactic fermentation, racking, and aging for 12 to 18 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Garnet-colored dress

Nose

Pleasant and rich, with fruity and spicy notes

Palate

Full-bodied, well-balanced, with a hint of sweetness and smooth tannins

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with cold cuts, hot or cold appetizers (eggplant caviar, crespéou, etc.), and grilled meats and fish (ribeye, swordfish, tuna, etc.)...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated wine (2023 guide) - Best Value - Gold Medal (Best Value)

About the wine:

A wine with concentrated, intense notes of dark fruit and a rich, full-bodied palate. It finishes with a luscious aftertaste.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

Although dominated by Grenache (60%), it is Syrah that takes center stage in this cuvée, with its deep, almost black color and heady aromas of violets and ripe blackberries. On the palate, it is dynamic, round, and velvety, shining with the freshness of its fruit and its fine, firm tannins that provide crispness and length. A charming wine with good aging potential.

About the estate:

Formerly owned by the Flemish songwriter Robert Herberigs, this 28-hectare estate in the Ardèche (certified organic) has been run since 1998 by Roland Terrasse, his grandson. It owes its name to the “dove-white” stone used to build the Directoire-style château. Often in the spotlight for its Côtes-du-Rhône and Villages wines.

Concours Général Agricole de Paris

Wine rated (2023 guide) Gold Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)

Rated winery (2023 guide) Gold Medal

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 12 reviews

Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Posted on April 15, 2024

Dark ruby color with a purple core. On the nose, dark fruit, notes of stewed and roasted fruit, a powerful aroma with spicy elements and forest floor notes. On the palate, it delivers exactly what the nose promises: dark fruit, power, concentration, body, and a fine-grained, firm tannin structure. Definitely a well-structured “don’t-mess-with-me wine” that exudes masculinity. Pairs well with a hearty cut of red meat. Score: 16/20