Domaine du Colombier Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Gaby Blanc 2017The nose is intense and complex with aromas of white flowers, citrus, and honey. On the palate, it is full bodied and rich with flavors of ripe apricot, honey, and a subtle nutty note. The wine is well balanced with a refreshing acidity that gives it a long and satisfying finish. Country Region: France, Rhne Valley Grape Variety: 100% Marsanne Bottle Size: 750ml Ratings: N A Best served at 10 12C

Cabernet Sauvignon 49 %

I don’t mean to gush

The intense and well-detailed big-bodied flavors possess solid concentration as well as fine power before concluding in a balanced and strikingly persistent finish

Youthfully mute with bright

One aspect of this that I very much like is that despite the high level of ripeness

coming after the more massive 2015s

extremely long and the aftertaste lasting two or three minutes

This is already a show-stopping

Grape Variety: Merlot 89%

Glowing crimson purple

a Lynch Bages built for long-term ageing

There is wonderful mineral tension and dash of spiciness on the persistent finish