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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Josh Raynolds, Mar 2012

Deep ruby. Seductive aromas of dark berry preserves, cola and violet, with a touch of oak spice coming up with aeration. Bright, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering intense blackberry and bitter cherry flavors lifted by a floral pastille nuance. Fine-grained tannins add shape to the very long, spicy, smoke-accented finish.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Drink 2011-2026, Robert Parker, Dec 2011

Even better is the 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Gaby, which exhibits more forest floor and floral characteristics intermixed with olive, truffle and spice box undertones, creme de cassis, charcoal and earth. This dense, full-bodied, voluptuously textured Crozes will age effortlessly for 10-15 years. Proprietor Viale is one of the best in the northern Rhone, but for some reason, this estate remains under most consumers’ radar. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2011-2013, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2010

100% Marsanne. Firm, almondy nose with real structure and honeysuckle palate. Round and very easy to like. Lots of sweetness. But not flabby. (JR)

About the producer

Domaine du Colombier
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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