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Château Rombeau - Phi 2016

Château Rombeau - Phi 2016

97/100

Decanter

powerful
to bury

“Spicy and expressive on the nose, with beautiful, pure fruit. On the palate, opulent fruit with a long, distinctive finish. Built to age.” (Decanter 2018) An authentic, distinguished, and complex Côtes du Roussillon waiting to be discovered!

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Estate

Château Rombeau

Vintage

Phi

Vintage

2016

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

50 % Syrah, 50 % Grenache Noir

Terroirs

Terraces of rounded pebbles composed of clay and limestone

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Grapes from vines selected for their limited yield. Destemming, selection of free-run juice (of higher quality), and fermentation for 3 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

Each grape variety is aged separately for 12 to 24 months in new French oak barrels, followed by 12 to 24 months in the bottle

Alcohol content

15.5%

Eye

A deep red color with ruby highlights

Nose

Intense notes of dark fruit, prune, cocoa, and roasted aromas

Palate

Round and smooth, with velvety tannins and notes of licorice, cassis, blackberry, and morello cherry

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, rib roast, squab, duck breast...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2018 guide) 97/100

About the wine:

Spicy and expressive on the nose, with beautiful, pure fruit. On the palate, opulent fruit with a long, distinctive finish. Built to age.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

The Domaine de Rombeau has been in the family since 1810. Pierre-Henri de La Fabrègue, a well-known winemaker, restaurateur, and hotelier who took the helm in 1993, has brought new vitality to the estate. From the estate’s 90 hectares—27 of which are organic—come Muscat-de-Rivesaltes, Rivesaltes, and dry wines, both AOC and IGP. A wide-ranging production well known to readers of the Guide.

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