Powerful yet delicately charming, this wine presents seductive aromas of black plum, blackcurrant, violet, white mushroom, and fresh earth, which blend into a complex bouquet with an abundance of violets. Well-integrated tannins support a palate of pure blackberry, black cherry, dried herbs, terracotta, and oak spices. The finish is long and refined. Cellar until 2035+ to reveal its full depth." (Wine Enthusiast 2024). A magnificent introduction.
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Eye
Intense red color with purple highlights
Nose
Finish with notes of ripe fruit (blackcurrant and blackberry), licorice, and spices
Mouth
Rich and spicy with powerful yet very elegant tannins, beautiful length
Serve
At 18°C, in a decanter if the wine needs to be aerated or decanted
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a wood-fired rib of beef sprinkled with fleur de sel and served with a gratin dauphinois, a filet mignon, a Provençal stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Laure Colombo, a young and brilliant oenologist, joined the family business in Cornas but wanted to create her own estate on the heights of Saint-Péray to find her feet. This year, she is offering us a Saint-Péray and a Cornas from her Lorient estate. Joining does not mean taking over. Jean-Luc is still there, so the range is being built as a family, between the Côte Bleue and Rhône vineyards, and of course the sourcing activities, sometimes under the Colombo & Fille label, sometimes under Jean-Luc Colombo. The Cornas wines remain the great wines here, and 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 rationed, with only two barrels 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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
Powerful yet delicately charming, this wine offers seductive aromas of black plum, blackcurrant, violet, white mushroom, and fresh earth, which blend into a complex bouquet with an abundance of violets. Well-integrated tannins support a palate of pure blackberry, black cherry, dried herbs, terracotta, and oak spices. The finish is long and refined. Keep in the cellar until 2035+ to reveal its full depth.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Aroma of blackberries, black cherries, black olives, warm earth, dried herbs, and peppercorns. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with chewy tannins. Chalky texture, with a dense core of black berries and spices at the center and a concentrated, firm finish with a peppery touch.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. MICHELE G. Published on 12/09/2024
This Cornas wine, with its deep red color and purple highlights, reveals aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry, mingling with notes of licorice, cocoa, and spices. It is a spicy, opulent wine with beautiful, powerful yet mellow tannins and a lovely length.
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Note and opinion by Mr. YVON R. Published on 06/20/2025
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