Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, Gault Millau 15/20
The Les Méjeans cuvée, produced from grapes purchased from estates overseen by Jean-Luc Colombo in his capacity as a consulting oenologist, is a wine worth discovering, one that embodies the character and signature style of its “creator”! “A ripe and concentrated wine, with fine, velvety, and luscious tannins. Delicious and enjoyable.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
intense, brilliant color
Nose
lots of freshness and intensity, floral aromas (violet, iris), fresh fruit (blackcurrant, redcurrant, blueberry), and notes of toast, licorice, and coffee
Palate
rich, well-rounded, balanced, with a lovely finish
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
High point
2011
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une caille ou un faisan au chou, un assortiment de charcuteries italiennes, une côte de boeuf au barbecue... <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
3.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on July 14, 2024
A total letdown. Barely a Côtes du Rhône. Overrated.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on 12/15/2017
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Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on September 21, 2015
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Review by Mr. GUENAEL M. Published on July 21, 2015
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Review by Mr. BERTRAND L. Published on April 10, 2015
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Review by Mr. DAVID N. Posted on May 22, 2013
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS V. Posted on May 5, 2013
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Review by Mr. THIERRY F. Published on 02/23/2013
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