Domaine La Casenove - La Colomina 2011
15/20
RVF
15/20
RVF (G&M)
89/100
Robert Parker
“The 2011 Colomina displays a deep color and abundant notes of Provençal herbs, damp earth, undergrowth, and loamy soil. Once the earthy characteristics have faded, wonderful notes of kirsch and raspberry emerge. A Provençal-style, intriguing, full-bodied red that reveals slightly jagged tannins. ” ( The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
beautiful garnet-colored dress
Nose
notes of herbes de Provence, damp earth, undergrowth, and loamy soil
Palate
A Provençal-style wine, intriguing and full-bodied, with slightly rough tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, oily fish, red meat, herb-infused dishes, or flank steak with shallots...
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 has taken over the family estates, Casenove and Saint-Luc. The La Garrigue and Torrespeyres vintages form the core of the range and are easy to enjoy. The Commandant-Jaubert vintage is produced only when the vintage is suitable. It is named after a sailor, Étienne’s great-great-uncle, who built the estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2012 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2011 Colomina boasts a deep color and abundant notes of Provençal herbs, damp earth, undergrowth, and loamy soil. Once the earthy characteristics give way, wonderful notes of kirsch and raspberry emerge. A full-bodied, intriguing red wine in the Provençal style, revealing slightly grippy tannins.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 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 pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
As a red wine, La Colomina 2011 remains balanced, fresh, and refreshing.
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 Côtes Catalanes IGP wines, ranging from simple, fruit-forward wines to full-bodied vintages—such as the highly acclaimed Commandant Jaubert. The fortified wines are quite serious but sometimes struggle to temper their warm character. The entire range is sincere and of good quality. Wine lovers will find beautiful, authentic wines here, capable of aging very well in the cellar. However, the wines are often heavy on alcohol, which detracts from their finesse and leads us to remove the estate’s star rating. 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.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
This Carignan and Grenache Noir blend is rich, round, and powerful, with a lovely finish. A full-bodied wine with delightful southern flavors, perfect for hearty dishes. Best enjoyed now. It brings sunshine to the glass.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 24 reviews
Review by Mr. ROMAIN S. Published on November 20, 2013
Round, full-bodied, and concentrated, with pronounced notes of prune
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Review by Mr. CEDRIC M. Posted on 10/02/2013
A wine with a very high alcohol content. Wine lovers, take note...
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC S. Posted on March 3, 2013
A truly beautiful wine offering excellent value for money! A wine that is both balanced and complex, with a lovely, lingering finish! Almost Spanish in style! Well done!
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Review by Mr. BERNARD S. Published on May 18, 2018
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