Chateauneuf du Pape Colombis 2007 Domaine Ferrando

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Robert Parker (97)

Another wine that performed far better from bottle than it did last year is the 500-case lot of 100% old vine Grenache, the Isabel Ferrando 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Colombis, which is aged completely in cement tanks prior to being bottled without filtration. An exquisite bouquet of kirsch liqueur, licorice, lavender, pepper, and spice soars from the glass. The aromatics may be even more intense than those of the Charles Giraud. This full-bodied, opulent wine represents an extraordinary expression of old vine Grenache that is pure, rich, and majestic. It can be drunk early in life or cellared for 15+ years. Tasting at Domaine de Saint-Prefert was one of the most memorable tastings I have had in 2009.

Winespectator (93)

Lovely kirsch, pepper, shiso leaf and mulled cherry fruit aromas and flavors run through this full-bodied, silky-textured offering, followed by a long, cherry fruit-filled finish. A flattering, modern style. Grenache.

BOW (8.25)