Domaine La Casenove - La Colomina 2013
1*Étoile
Hachette
15/20
RVF
87-89/100
Robert Parker
“This La Colomina cuvée, named after a parcel on the estate, is made from Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. The color is very intense and deep. The nose, with notes of ripe blackcurrant and spices, is warm and powerful. After a bold initial impression, the palate gradually but persistently reveals notes of black fruit, supported by supple, refined tannins.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
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Eye
deep garnet dress
Nose
Aromas of cherry and ripe grapes. Beautiful body.
Palate
Well-structured. Nice acidity. Tight, well-integrated tannins.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with Iberian cured meats, stews, and a roast or grilled cut of beef...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A former press photographer, Étienne Montès took over the family estates, Casenove and Saint-Luc. The La Garrigue and Torrespeyres wines form the core of the lineup and are easy to enjoy. The Commandant-Jaubert wine is produced only when the vintage is suitable. It is named after a sailor—Étienne’s great-great-uncle—who built the estate.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
This La Colomina cuvée, named after a parcel on the estate, is made from Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. The color is very intense and deep. The nose, with notes of ripe blackcurrant and spices, is warm and powerful. After a crisp initial attack, the palate gradually but persistently reveals notes of black fruit, supported by supple, refined tannins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 87-89/100 (Good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2013 Colomina is a blend of Carignan, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. It offers intense notes of blueberry, violet, wild herbs, and pepper. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, rich, and fleshy, it displays good freshness, fine tannins, and plenty of charm.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Selected Wineries (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the wineries listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the very best of French wine production.)
About the wine:
The 2013 Colomina offers lovely freshness and a candid expression of fruit
About the estate:
Etienne Montès, a former renowned press photographer, has been at the helm of the family estate since the late 1980s. With his deep understanding of his terroirs and their potential, he produces a fine range of IGP Côtes Catalanes wines, ranging from simple, fruit-forward wines to full-bodied cuvées—such as the very famous Commandant Jaubert. The fortified wines (VDN) are very serious in character but sometimes struggle to temper their warmth. The entire range is authentic and of a high standard. Wine lovers will find beautiful, authentic wines here that age very well in the cellar. However, a tendency toward heavy alcohol content is a recurring issue, which detracts from the finesse of the wines and leads us to withhold a star from the estate. A few technical and stylistic adjustments would likely suffice to breathe new life into the style of these wines, whose depth of flavor is undeniable.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. FRANCK F. Published on April 16, 2020
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Review by Mr. ERIC B. Posted on March 25, 2016
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