2021 Famille Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Colombis", Rhône Valley, FranceAbout this Wine Colombis has become an iconic wine of Ferrandos. Its quite unique in her portfolio as its the only Chteauneuf that does not comes from the Les Serres vineyard. Its 100% Grenache that comes from four parcels on the plateau of Chteauneuf du Pape, with northfacing vineyards: Rayas and Colombis with sandstone and sandy soil, les Roues with a predominately clay soil mixed with granitic galets stones, and le Cristia with a sandy limestone

the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot are reserved exclusively for the second wine

Jean Baudot had purchased the domaine in 1936

Their southern-facing vines benefit from maximum maturity and are protected from northern winds by the hill and the ruins of the medieval castle

improving vinification techniques

"Viña del Masso" Catarratto is the perfect accompaniment for fish dishes

We make the wine and bottle it under both the Belle Pente and Stag Hollow labels

ensure a great capacity for ageing for this white Châteauneuf du Pape

practicing organic viticulture that includes practices such as “sexual confusion” to reduce insect infestations

chill just a touch

This 100% Chardonnay is from vineyards around the village of Aÿ

but will be great in next decade until 2025

taking over from her cousin Didier during the 2018 vintage