Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020
Two Golds for this ripe, supple Merlot-rich claret from a great vintage
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Wine Details
- Deep Ruby
- Merlot-based blend
- 8.59125 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2024
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Velvet texture, fleshy dark berry fruit, underlying creamy spice
Aroma
Intense ripe plum and cherry with a hint of oak and creaminess
The Wine
Tucked away in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, next to Saint Emilion, is award-winning Château de Colombe, a tiny estate much neglected until the Laithwaite family took ownership in 2012. Now it’s being lavished with utmost care in the vineyard and the cellar. Head Winemaker, Haut-Brion-trained Jean-Marc Sauboua, quickly spotted the potential of its steep, south-facing slopes and limestone soils. Judging by the 11 Golds won over the last five vintages (two for 2020), he was spot on. 2020 has been unanimously declared as 'exceptional', its fruit deliciously ripe, which has made for a very much ‘drink me now’ style. Merlot with a little of both Cabernets and Malbec, aged a few months in barrel, this red is fruit-rich and supple. For now open early and decant.
Tucked away in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, next to Saint Emilion, is award-winning Château de Colombe, a tiny estate much neglected until the Laithwaite family took ownership in 2012. Now it’s being lavished with utmost care in the vineyard and the cellar. Head Winemaker, Haut-Brion-trained Jean-Marc Sauboua, quickly spotted the potential of its steep, south-facing slopes and limestone soils. Judging by the 11 Golds won over the last five vintages (two for 2020), he was spot on. 2020 has been unanimously declared as 'exceptional', its fruit deliciously ripe, which has made for a very much ‘drink me now’ style. Merlot with a little of both Cabernets and Malbec, aged a few months in barrel, this red is fruit-rich and supple. For now open early and decant.
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