Isabel Ferrando - Colombis 2020 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Isabel Ferrando - Colombis 2020 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Rhône • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Red

    297,00€ tax included
    297,00€ tax included
    99,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    Domaine Saint-Préfert – Isabel Ferrando is among the most sought-after producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Located in the southern part of the appellation, in the heart of the historic vineyards of the Southern Rhône, its renown is due to the vision of Isabel Ferrando, who has elevated her wines to the ranks of the region's leading wines. Deep, precise, and made from very old Grenache vines, they reflect a philosophy based on rigorous organic farming, meticulous plot-by-plot care, and absolute fidelity to the expression of the terroir.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The 2020 Colombis displays a deep, luminous garnet color. The nose opens with beautiful floral notes of peonies and roses, enhanced by cherry and raspberry. On the palate, the attack is fresh, followed by a wine with a fine, tightly structured, and delicately spiced texture. Hints of dark chocolate and licorice linger on the palate. The long, elegant finish confirms the brilliance of an exceptional Grenache.

    Food & wine pairings

    With its aromatic finesse, this 2020 Colombis perfectly complements a roast veal fillet, a truffled guinea fowl, a rack of lamb with herbs or refined Mediterranean cuisine.
    Producer

    Producer

    Colombis comes from several emblematic parcels: Colombis, Le Cristia, Rayas, and Les Roues, all located in the cool terroirs of northern Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The soil blends sand, limestone, sandy loam, and rolled granite pebbles, giving the Grenache an expression of rare purity. These old vines, over 80 years old, naturally produce low yields and remarkable concentration, lending Colombis its floral charm, unexpected freshness, and elegant texture.

    Owner and history

    Under Isabel Ferrando's guidance, the estate has experienced remarkable growth. A passionate self-taught winemaker, she has built her reputation on an intimate understanding of Grenache and a constant pursuit of finesse. Her work aims to reveal the soul of old vines and the unique identity of the cool terroirs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Her commitment to purer, brighter, and consistently elegant wines has made the estate an essential benchmark, admired for its sensitivity, precision, and modern vision of the Southern Rhône.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Domaine Saint-Préfert follows an approach that respects both the fruit and the terroir. Isabel Ferrando seeks finesse rather than power, employing gentle extraction and meticulous temperature control. Aging favors neutral, breathable vessels—particularly large oak casks—to preserve the brilliance of the Grenache and promote silky, complex textures.

    For the 2020 Colombis vintage, the wine is aged in casks that have held wine twice and in amphorae, a choice that enhances the freshness, floral purity, and natural energy of the Grenache. This controlled aging process results in a luminous, precise wine of great aromatic elegance, perfectly true to the great terroirs of the northern part of the appellation.

    The team's opinion

    This Colombis 2020 reveals the very essence of old Grenache: a sublime floral finesse, a deep and energetic palate, and a purity that marks the very great Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2025 à 2035

    Wine profile

    • Fruity
    • Complex
    • Framed