Château la Colombière Si Vis Pacem, Para Vinum

A taste of south west france with Tom Ghoul (Oak Barrel, Elizabeth Street, Sydney) : Brett, leather ,earth, savoury spice, fresh dark berry fruit, graphite, slightly sour smelling red cherry a tiny lactic note…it puts me in mind of a riper Poulsard or trousseau…interesting nose. Juicy, fleshy, fresh, tangy, that sour note doesn't translate to the palate, Brett, savoury spice, earthy notes, emery paper burr, fruits persists with a touch of fruit tea and a little fruit sweet core. non …

A taste of south west france with Tom Ghoul (Oak Barrel, Elizabeth Street, Sydney) : This was meant to be served chilled at the tasting but they forgot. Quite a light red colour, similar to PN, 3.5/10. Strong nose, barnyard funk, really penetrates with a vinegard type smell, slate / wet rock notes also. Tastes of wet socks, the tannins were well integrated, soft, light, quite juicy, tangy. Not for me.

From the little-known negrette grape, which used to be known as Pinot St. George in California, which makes rich, serious, tannic, full-bodied reds in that state. In contrast, this is a pleasant, well-made, light, fruity red made for early drinking. Nose and taste are of plums. Château la Colombière is located in southwestern France, between Cahors and the Languedoc, whose wines are little known and underappreciated. For those who are looking for similar wines to Beaujolais — tho not the …