Ratings: B&D 17/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20, Wine Spectator 93/100, Stephen Tanzer 92/100
“Velvety and refined, with a magnificent mouthfeel—caressing and subtle. The aromas are refined, delicate, and indulgent: red berries, almond, and frangipane. It may not age as well as the Ruchets from the same vintage, but it is best enjoyed younger.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
Stunning, deep red
Nose
power, richness, complexity: black fruits, gunflint, licorice, Mediterranean scrub
Palate
Harmonious, elegant, and concentrated. A beautiful wine, with a balanced interplay of structure and richness. The finish is supported by ripe, silky tannins
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
2 hours ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with beef, game birds such as pigeon, wild duck, truffles, or porcini mushrooms. It pairs perfectly with hare à la royale...
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)
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