Jean-Luc’s dream of winemaking became a reality in the early 1980s when he acquired his first vineyard, a granite hill planted with old Syrah vines overlooking the village of Cornas. Hence the first vintage of the Cornas “Les Ruchets” (1987), which became the flagship wine of the Jean-Luc Colombo wines. With a long stride, the vineyard grows and Jean-Luc can finally fully live his passion for wine by relying on a few solid principles: respect for nature and the different terroirs.
Grapes are hand-harvested and de-stemmed. Fermentation takes places in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged for 21 months in oak barrels (15% new, 85% 1- to 4-year old). The wine is fined with egg whites and bottled unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
A deep ruby-black color with purple hints. On the nose, blackcurrant, dark cherries, and blackberries, with spices, licorice, and cocoa. A very rich mouthfeel with flavors of black fruit, jam, vanilla, spice and mineral notes. Excellent with game, beef, lamb, barbecue foods, roasted pork, and a variety of other hearty dishes.
Wines
From Jean-Luc Colombo
Les Abeilles Blanc
Les Abeilles Rouge
Cape Blue Provence Rose
Condrieu Amour de Dieu
Le Rouet Hermitage
Terres Brulees Cornas
Les Ruchets Cornas
La Louvee Cornas
Le Vallon de L’Aigle Cornas
