A new vintage, the 2008 was rated: Gault Milau 15/20
The "Les Abeilles" cuvée is the entry-level wine in the estate’s lineup and marks the beginning of the Colombo style and character. The white "Les Abeilles" is a very refined cuvée, characterized by floral notes and fruity aromas reminiscent of candied lemon, complemented by a lovely freshness. A delightful wine to enjoy right away— why not as an aperitif?
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Eye
dress with green highlights
Nose
Very delicate, with floral notes and fruity aromas reminiscent of candied lemon, and a lovely freshness
Palate
Round, complex; the freshness brings balance to the structure. Its aromatic richness will continue to develop
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/4 hour before serving
Drink starting at
2010
Drink before
2013
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur des poissons grillés ou en carpaccio, une daurade au fenouil, un tourteau farci...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark 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 us 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 there—so the wine lineup is developed 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’s worth noting 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
2/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN R. Published on September 15, 2023
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