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Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
View awards
- Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
- 89pts, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
- Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021
Across the slope from Saint Emilion’s Grands Crus Châteaux Faugères and de Pressac lies little Château de Colombe. It sits on the same limestone ridge but in less fashionable Castillon. Hence this top vintage claret is both delicious and well priced.
Across the slope from Saint Emilion’s Grands Crus Châteaux Faugères and de Pressac lies little Château de Colombe. It sits on the same limestone ridge but in less fashionable Castillon. Hence this top vintage claret is both delicious and well priced.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Velvet texture, fleshy dark berry fruit, underlying creamy spice
Aroma
Intense ripe plum and cherry with a hint of oak and creaminess
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Deep ruby
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2024
Tucked away in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, next to Saint Emilion, is award winning Château de Colombe, a tiny estate much neglected until we took ownership in 2012. Now it’s being lavished with utmost care in the vineyard and the cellar. Our Head Winemaker, Haut-Brion-trained Jean-Marc Sauboua, quickly spotted the potential of its steep, south-facing slopes and limestone soils. Judging by the 11 Golds won over the last five vintages (two for 2020), he was spot on. 2020 has been unanimously declared as 'exceptional', its fruit deliciously ripe, which has made for a very much ‘drink me now’ style. Merlot with a little of both Cabernets and Malbec, aged a few months in barrel, this red is fruit-rich and supple. For now open early and decant.
For the 2019 vintage
