8/3/2019 Rochecolombe CDR Red Fact Sheet
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Chateau Rochecolombe 2009
Appellation Cotes du Rhne
Variety 40% Syrah 60% Grenache
Viticulture Organic Ecocert
Vineyards Produced from 60-year-old Grenache vines on clay-
limestone soils, terraced hillside vineyards aresouthwest
facing, yields are restricted one or two
buds per cane, leaf removal and green harvests asneeded, organic
treatments as needed
Yields 17 hl/ha Grenache
30 hl/ha Syrah
Winemaking Hand harvested, grapes removed from stems and
crushed in a closed press to avoid oxidation,indigenous yeasts
start a temperature controlled
fermentations lasting 10-15 days, regular pumpingover, breaking
cap, lees stirring. Racking after
malolactic fermentation followed by 12-18 monthsof aging in
cement tanks. Light filtration and very
low dose of S02
Winemaker Fourth generation owner Rolland Herberigs and
wife Florence are both trained oenologists
Tasting Note Deep purple color, fresh red current and pepper
spiciness, rich blueberry flavors, slight
sweetness on finish
Winemaker
Tasting Note
Garnet-red, robust, well rounded, elegant and with nose of red
fruits, fine ripe tannins,
potential to age 3-5 years.
WineSpectator
Dark and toasty, but nicely integrated, with spice and espresso
hints giving way to warmcurrant paste and crushed fig fruit. A racy
graphite note lets the finish stretch out nicely.
Very solid. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.
5,000 cases made.JM, 89pts
