Tonight we started the annual task of putting up our Christmas decorations. We are much later putting them up this year compared to previous years. So, to help the process along I decided to open a bottle of white Cote du Rhone that I have had laying around for a while. Jean-Luc Colombo is a good producer with a good reputation. I have tasted other wines of his before. This one definitely did not disappoint.
Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Figuieres Cote du Rhone, 2004, France.
This wine is a blend of Viognier and Roussanne. Beautiful rich, golden colour. Lush, ripe, sweet aromas of apricot and Jasmine flowers. This is a rich honeyed wine with aromas of sweet cantaloupe melon. Really floral flavours on the palate. Some orange and nectarine citrus flavours make an appearance too. The acidity is still fresh. The back palate has a sort of buttery (mild) oaky flavour. This is a lovely rich wine with a smooth texture. I have had this for some time and have another bottle in the cellar, however, I think it is peaking; so I need to use it up quick! 3.8/5 (13% abv)
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