Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2020
91/100
Robert Parker
91-93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“Notes of black olive envelop and intertwine with the blackberry and cherry core of the 2020 Crozes Hermitage. Dense, concentrated, and ripe, with a velvety texture and lovely length, it is a fine example of the appellation.” (Wine Advocate 2022) Pure Crozes!
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Eye
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 from
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with lamb chops, veal cutlets, a medium-rare tuna steak, beef stew, or a lasagna dish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A classic estate in the Mercurol region, which consistently produces supple wines meant to be enjoyed young. The Gaby cuvée is often more ambitious, though in some vintages with less substance, the oak can be a bit too pronounced. The reds here are more successful than the whites, as confirmed by our tasting of the 2017 vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated 91/100 (2022 Guide) (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Notes of black olive envelop and intertwine with the blackberry and cherry core of the 2020 Crozes Hermitage. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, concentrated and ripe, with a velvety texture and lovely length, it is a fine example of the appellation.
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:
Located in Mercurol, the estate proudly flies the flag for the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, of which it is one of the most reliable producers, particularly with its Gaby vintages, which are more ambitious and complex.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91–93 out of 100
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted 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 brute force. The palate is lush, 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 us to a vibrant finish of very appreciable length, underscored by a fine acidity wrapped in 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 Camargue bull tournedos with herbs cooked on the BBQ, accompanied by a Provençal vegetable tian. Rating = 4.4.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE H. Posted on 10/17/2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL G. Published on 07/07/2024
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS G. Posted on 10/21/2023
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