2007 Domaine Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape Colombis Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2007 Domaine Isabel Ferrando Colombis  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 98 Mind blowing juice from start to finish! The explosive nose, with its herbs de Provence, black pepper, thyme and sprigs of mint topped with olive tapenade is off the hook. But the incredible wall of opulent, perfectly ripe, fruit, spice, kirsch liqueur and juicy plum notes, with its fat, juicy, opulent, viscous, silky textures must last at least 50 seconds. Little air is needed for this baby, pop and pour works just fine. If someone wanted to score this just a bit higher, I get it, because it is that good! Mind blowing juice from start to finish! The explosive nose, with its herbs de Provence, black pepper, thyme and sprigs of mint topped with olive tapenade is off the hook. But the incredible wall of opulent, perfectly ripe, fruit, spice, kirsch liqueur and juicy plum notes, with its fat, juicy, opulent, viscous, silky textures must last at least 50 seconds. Little air is needed for this baby, pop and pour works just fine. If someone wanted to score this just a bit higher, I get it, because it is that good! 4,173 Views   Tasted May 31, 2016  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to From 100% old vine Grenache, the wine blasts off with cherry liqueur, black pepper, Provencal herbs, strawberry jam and spicy raspberries, Full bodied and packed with sweet, ripe Grenache, this ostentatious Chateauneuf du Pape delivers the unique combination of pleasure and unique character for a fair price. From 100% old vine Grenache, the wine blasts off with cherry liqueur, black pepper, Provencal herbs, strawberry jam and spicy raspberries, Full bodied and packed with sweet, ripe Grenache, this ostentatious Chateauneuf du Pape delivers the unique combination of pleasure and unique character for a fair price. 3,973 Views   Tasted May 2, 2012

When to Drink Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis can be enjoyed young, with about 1-2 hours of decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis is usually better with 3-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 4-18 years after the vintage.

Serving Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, tomatoes and cheese.

The white wine of Famille Isabel Ferrando is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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