Expect blackberry, blueberry, black pepper, smoked meat, olive, and dried herb with medium-to-full body and structured tannins. Northern Rhône Syrah typically shows more pepper and savor than warmer-climate examples. The 2021 Rhône vintage produced fresh, balanced wines.
- Varietal
- Syrah (100%, required by Crozes-Hermitage AOC for reds)
- Region
- France / Northern Rhône / Crozes-Hermitage
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, Northern Rhône classic, structured
The producer
Domaine du Colombier is a small Crozes-Hermitage producer run by the Viale family. Crozes-Hermitage is the largest of the Northern Rhône appellations, surrounding the prestigious Hermitage hill itself.
What critics say
Domaine du Colombier Crozes-Hermitage receives consistently solid reviews as a benchmark accessibly priced Northern Rhône Syrah.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, slow-roasted pork, lamb sausages