Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2020
91/100
Robert Parker
91-93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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Eye
A deep color with purple highlights
Nose
Very expressive, with dominant notes of violet, along with hints of pepper, plum, and a touch of licorice
Palate
Medium-bodied, with silky tannins. A graphite- and licorice-tinged finish with good length
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
Open 1 hour in advance for recent vintages (less than 3 years old)
Drink starting at
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with lamb chops, caillettes, a medium-rare tuna steak, beef stew, lasagna...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Jancis Robinson
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91–93/100
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 3, 2024
A beautifully crafted, classic Crozes-Hermitage. After a crisp opening, the palate unfolds with freshness, breadth, and depth, allowing the Syrah to express itself with finesse rather than power. The mouthfeel is plump, with a juicy texture featuring flavors of red and black fruits (blackcurrant, purple plums, black cherries), well-balanced spices, and a hint of mocha in the background. It is well-supported by medium-bodied, ripe tannins with a silky grain—perhaps still a bit pronounced—leading to a vibrant finish of very appreciable length, underscored by a subtle acidity blended with a peppery touch and hints of licorice. Not a single misstep. For a family First Communion dinner, this lovely Crozes was a unanimous hit among the guests, served with BBQ-grilled Camargue bull tournedos with herbs, accompanied by a Provençal vegetable tian. Rating = 4.4.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE H. Published on October 17, 2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL G. Published on July 7, 2024
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS G. Published on October 21, 2023
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