2016 Famille Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape Colombis Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2016
Famille Isabel Ferrando Colombis (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Compelling from start to finish, the nose, with all of its showy, ripe, spicy fruits, flowers, and herbs is the initial grab. But it is on the full-bodied, dense, rich, opulent, multi-faceted palate, with its non-stop layers of ripe, vibrant, pure, peppery, deep red fruits that seals the deal. Drink from 2022-2035. 4,378 Views Tasted Aug 9, 2022 |
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.