Château de Colombe
Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2035.
The ‘22 Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux.
Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022 is a Merlot from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2022 vintage
Château de Colombe's 2022 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux is a Merlot from France.
About Château de Colombe
Château de Colombe's Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux is a Merlot from France.
From the cellar: pair with
Flame-grilled steak with sautéed shallots
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Fork-tender pot roast
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022?
Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022 is a Merlot from France.
What does Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022 taste like?
Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2035. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château de Colombe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2022?
Pair this wine with Flame-grilled steak with sautéed shallots; Fork-tender pot roast; or Braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction.