A food lover at heart, Jean-Luc Colombo never needs to be asked twice to step into the kitchen and whip up his signature recipes. That’s undoubtedly what guided him in creating the Les Abeilles line: simple, charming, and warm wines. The 2009 Red is full of notes of red berries, cilantro, and bay leaf. You’ll want to take a bite!
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Eye
deep, brilliant purple color
Nose
a delightful blend of red berries, cilantro, and bay leaf
Palate
Full-bodied and silky, with aromas of licorice and spices. A warm, supple wine with well-integrated tannins and a lovely, lingering finish
Serve
bottled at 15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2012
Food and Wine Pairings
Un vin de plaisir à savourer sur des grillades d’agneau, de porc et même de thon, de la charcuterie et des fromages frais... <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 oenologist, 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 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
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FABRICE D. Published on August 28, 2015
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU L. Published on 12/12/2012
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