Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Gaby 2020
89+/100
Robert Parker
92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
Made from the estate’s oldest vines, the 2020 Crozes Hermitage Cuvée Gaby is full-bodied, silky, and rich, with woody notes, bold flavors of peppery cherries, a velvety finish, and ample length. A real beauty! Best left to age for a few more years.
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Eye
Deep black dress
Nose
Spicy notes, vanilla, dark fruits, and smoky wood
Palate
Full-bodied and rich on the palate. Nice density. Supple tannins. Long, spicy finish.
Serve
At 16-18°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 chorizo risotto, a game terrine, oven-roasted lamb shoulder, rabbit with prunes, or a cut of beef with pepper sauce...
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 body, the oak can be a bit too pronounced. The reds here are better than the whites, as confirmed by our tasting of the 2017 vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Cedar and the spices from the aging process accentuate the blackberries and cherries on the nose of the 2020 Crozes Hermitage Cuvée Gaby. The oak restrains the fruit, tightening the palate into a streamlined profile and limiting the wine’s current appeal. The hope is that it will follow the pattern of previous vintages and emerge from its current cocoon as something smoother and more elegant.
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, especially with its Gaby vintages, which are more ambitious and complex.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92–94/100
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 4, 2024
This 2020 vintage offers a beautiful expression of Syrah, with a refined and structured profile—a departure from the more robust character of previous vintages. Soft, already well-integrated tannins highlight a complex blend of black cherry and black plum, blueberry, and blackberry, complemented by sweet spices against an earthy, vanilla-tinged backdrop. The aromatic richness carries over to the palate, where it unfolds with beautiful volume and a dense, smooth texture featuring a delicious creaminess, while the spices—particularly peppery notes—return with a vengeance in the finish, enhanced by a hint of graphite. It’s a well-crafted wine with plenty of potential. After decanting, Gaby held its own beautifully alongside a shoulder of Sisteron milk-fed lamb confit with honey and thyme during our family meal on May 1. Rating = 4.4.
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