The Condrieu appellation is probably one of the most unique in the Rhône Valley, if only because it allows the use of a single grape variety, Viognier—a variety that is, by nature, playful and surprising in more ways than one. Jean-Luc Colombo takes this opportunity to showcase his "Amour de Dieu," which in 2007 offers beautiful complexity and light, savory oak, with notes of apricot and jam. A true treat!
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Eye
golden yellow dress
Nose
complex, slightly woody, and spicy, with notes of apricot and jam
Palate
Powerful, full-bodied, and highly aromatic. The skillfully managed barrel aging achieves a balance between aromatic intensity and structure, resulting in a superb, long finish.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2013
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des poissons blancs cuisinés avec une sauce relevée ou des Saint-Jacques crémées. Après 4 ou 5 ans il se révélera sur des viandes ou volailles blanches accompagnées de mousserons...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Laure Colombo, a young and brilliant winemaker, joined the family business in Cornas but wanted to establish her own estate on the outskirts of Saint-Péray to find her footing; starting this year, she is offering a Saint-Péray and a Cornas from her estate in Lorient. Joining the family business doesn’t mean taking it over; Jean-Luc is still here, so the range is built as a family effort, spanning the vineyards of the Côte Bleue and the Rhône, and of course the sourcing activities, sometimes under the Colombo & Fille label, sometimes under Jean-Luc Colombo. The Cornas wines remain the flagship wines here; it must be said that the modern, efficient winery is built at the foot of the hillside! In 2017, the delicious Vallon-de-l’Aigle will be in short supply—only two barrels were produced!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. MARC A. Posted on August 18, 2014
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Review by Mr. ALAIN P. Published on 02/23/2013
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Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on January 11, 2013
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