Famille Isabel Ferrando : Colombis 2021

The freshness and richness of a Rhone Valley red wine

The estate

Located south of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhone Valley, the Isabel Ferrando Family estate was until 2020 named Domaine Saint Préfert.

Established in 1920, Domaine Saint Préfert has been taken over since 2003 by Isabel Ferrando. Passionate about her terroir, this former senior executive in banking turned winemaker notably carries out a rigorous mass selection of the estate's grape varieties.

In 2019 Isabel Ferrando stopped the production of her three existing cuvées to return to a unique blend of red and white wine, and then renamed the estate to Famille Isabel Ferrando in 2020.

Coming from a vineyard conducted in organic and biodynamic agriculture, the exceptional wines of this Rhone Valley estate are recognized by numerous international critics for their power and their remarkable natural acidities.

The vineyard

Colombis 2021 from the Isabel Ferrando Family is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine from three illustrious fresh terroirs located north of the appellation: Colombis (sands and limestones), Cristia and Rayas (safres and sand) and Les Roues (clays and granitic rolled pebbles), all composed of old Grenache vines.

Produced in limited quantities, this cuvée seduces with its finesse, freshness and vivacity.

Vinification and aging

Vinification and aging are carried out in two-wine vats as well as in amphorae.

Grape variety

Grenache (100%) aged 80 years.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Colombis 2021 from the Isabel Ferrando Family

Tasting

Nose
The nose exudes fragrances of peonies and garden roses.

Palate
A refreshing attack gives way to a tight palate and a rich aromatic palette. Cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, licorice or even tobacco are all aromas mingling with tannins of beautiful subtlety.