Domaine Du Colombier Hermitage 2017
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This powerful Syrah is crafted from grapes rooted in rich, white clay and sandy soils that have access to ample sunshine. Dark fruit, smooth tannin and muscle combine to keep this bottling approachable in its youth. Beautiful aromatics reveal a complex palate that is well structured and lengthy. Refined Hermitage qualities will emerge with time in the cellar, rewarding patience. Domaine du Colombier has been owned by the Viale family since the end of World War I. In 1929, Florent and David Viale's great-grandparents moved to the farm as sharecroppers and planted their first vineyard at the foot of the Hermitage hill, which amounted to little more than two acres. Today the farm's tasks are split among the third generation vine-growers and brothers, Florent and David. The vineyards are planted and maintained with sustainability in mindโthe estate employs organic farming
methods, and all of the vine work, including harvest, is done by hand. Generational dedication and attention to excellence have preserved Domaine du Colombier as a widely recognized and robust name in this abundant region, and the Viale family continues to carry their exceptional wines to our glasses with pride. As expressive as the terroirs from which they are sourced, the wines of Domaine du Colombier are of superb quality, full of character and singularly charming
