Columella 2017 Sadie Family

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Sadie Family
Millésime	2017
Pays	Afrique du Sud
Volume	0,75
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Sale
Consommable	-2040
Stock	1

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (93)

The 2017 Columella begins with a dusty essence and dark-fruited core, that is dusty yet still has a softness to the nose. The palate is expressive with an austere peppery edge that is tightly wound with dusty tannins and a sandy powdering of blackberry, dark cherry and black plum skin. Ethereally structured, the wine has power and precision that is highly complex and will age for decades to come. The finish is shy, yet still having the depth and breadth of a fine wine, that lingers with a firm dusty minerality and tannic grip. Wow! What focus!

James Suckling (92)

This combines power and grace, with a smooth texture and plush tannins behind the notes of damson plum, mulberry, bay leaf and pepper. Bright acidity gives this precision and a lifted character midpalate.

Vinous (95)

The 2017 Columella offers a compelling bouquet with bright and fresh black cherry fruit, laced with rose petal, thyme and tobacco (though less pronounced than I was expecting). Wonderful delineation. The palate is certainly built in a more classical style compared with previous vintages, but what I appreciate is the sustain on the finish, the tannins gently but politely gripping. Very pure, very refined, yet still delivering the horsepower you expect. Great potential. Tasted at the Columella vertical in Hong Kong.

BOW (8.25)

Tim Atkin (98)