Jean-Luc Colombo, also known as "the wizard of the Rhône," is a revolutionary winemaker and a talented oenologist. As a consultant to some of the best estates in the Rhône Valley, he has become, over the past twenty years, a true ambassador for the Cornas appellation, where he produces the famous "Ruchets," "Louvée," and "Terres Brûlées," as well as this "Les Méjeans" cuvée, produced from grapes purchased from the estates he oversees as a consulting oenologist. A wine worth discovering, embodying the character and signature style that define Jean-Luc Colombo’s personality and reputation.
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Eye
Intense and brilliant
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
served in a carafe at 16°
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2008
High point
2010
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
Un 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)
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