Jean-Luc Colombo : Terres Brûlées 2012

A Rhône Valley red wine that entices with complexity and finesse

The estate

Two epicurean oenologists, Jean-Luc Colombo and his wife founded the eponymous estate in 1987, with the ambition of making great Cornas wines that bring to the fore all the potential of this Rhône Valley terroir. Jean-Luc Colombo, with his passion for winemaking, favours a plot-based vinification in order to bring out the pure and authentic expression of the old vines that make up his vineyard.

The wine

This Cornas wine is produced from a meticulous selection of around twenty plots. The vines are forty years old on average and are planted on granitic soil, a typical feature of the appellation.

Winemaking and ageing

Hand-picked in small crates to preserve the integrity of the fruit, the grapes are destemmed and then vinified in temperature-controlled vats for 3 weeks. The wine is aged for 21 months in oak barrels, 85% of which are from second to fourth-fill barrels and 15% from new barrels.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Terres Brûlées 2012 by Jean-Luc Colombo:

Tasting

Colour
The wine has an intense red colour with purple highlights.

Nose
The nose is very fine, with fragrances of ripe fruit (blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry), liquorice, cocoa and spices.

Palate
The aromatic palate entices with its powerful tannins, spicy aromas and wonderful length.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve at 18°C after decanting the wine.

Storage

This Cornas wine can be laid down until 2027 to reveal its full aromatic palette.

Food and wine pairing

Cornas Terres Brulées 2012 from Jean-Luc Colombo will complement filet mignon or a Provençal-style stew.