Estates / Domaine du Colombier
Domaine du Colombier
Florent Viale
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Northern Rhone
APPELLATION: AOC Crozes-Hermitage
Domaine du Colombier is located in the Northern Rhône Valley in France and is known for producing excellent wines from the Hermitage appellations. Owned by the Viale family, the winery has carved out a reputation for exceptional crafting of terroir-driven wines. The Viale family's journey into winemaking began in 1929, when they planted the first vines on the Hermitage hill, specifically the Beaumes vineyard. Since then, they have dedicated themselves to understanding and nurturing their land.
The vineyards are a patchwork of plots, each with its unique soil composition and microclimate. This diversity allows the production of wines with complex flavors and aromas that are a true reflection of Hermitage's varied landscape. The family's deep respect for the environment means that they farm their land sustainably, ensuring that their vineyards can continue to yield high-quality grapes for generations to come.
Florent Viale, the current winemaker, is the third generation of the family at the winery and grew up immersed in the world of wine. After studying winemaking and gaining experience in other renowned wine regions, Florent returned to Domaine du Colombier with a clear vision: to honor the legacy of his forebears while gently steering the winery toward new heights.
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Wine Region:
Northern Rhone
Compared to Southern Rhone, the region of Northern Rhone (Côte Rôtie or “roasted slope”) is relatively small – with only a five percent share of all Rhone Valley wines. Northern Rhone is comparatively wetter and cooler compared to Southern Rhone. Northern Rhone’s harsh winters, warm summers, and cold air also means slightly different wine styles and grapes between it and Southern Rhone.
Nothern Rhone, albeit not the exact origin of the first historic mention of French Syrah, creates the penultimate Syrah – the benchmark by which all Syrahs are measured. This grape, which was suggested to have come from the city of Shiraz in erstwhile Persia, legends say have been planted in the region as early as 600 BC. However, extensive viticultural research has found that said grape came from the region itself.
Syrah is the only red varietal allowed to make red wines in the area by the AOC.
Featured Grape
Syrah
Viognier
Marsanne
Rousanne
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