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Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Gaby 2020
Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Gaby 2020

Domaine du Colombier - Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Gaby 2020

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4/5 (1 customers)

89+/100

Robert Parker

92-94/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Syrah
silky
rib eye steak
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 true beauty! Best enjoyed after aging for a few more years.

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Estate

Domaine du Colombier

Vintage

Cuvée Gaby

Vintage

2020

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Fluvial-calcareous alluvial soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, followed by 2–3 weeks of fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks

Livestock Farming

12 months in demi-muids

Alcohol content

13%

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

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs very well with chorizo risotto, game terrine, oven-roasted lamb shoulder, rabbit with prunes, or a cut of beef with pepper sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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:

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 vintages.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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 behave like previous vintages and emerge from its current cocoon as something sweeter and more beautiful.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Jancis Robinson

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 92–94/100

Customer Rating

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4/5

based on 1 review

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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 body and a dense, smooth texture featuring a savory 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 paired beautifully with a shoulder of Sisteron milk-fed lamb confit with honey and thyme during our family meal on May 1st. Rating = 4.4.

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