Jean-Luc Colombo : Terres Brûlées 2012

A seductive, complex and fine Cornas wine by Jean-Luc Colombo

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 magnify the potential of this Rhône Valley terroir. Passionate, Jean-Luc Colombo favours a parcel-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 Terres Brulées by Jean-Luc Colombo is made from a rigorous selection of around twenty parcels. The vines are forty years old on average and are planted on granitic soil, a typical feature of the appellation.

Vinification 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.

The blend

Jean-Luc Colombo's Cornas Terres Brulées 2012 is a 100% Syrah.

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

The tasting

Colour

This wine showcases 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 seduces with its powerful tannins, spicy aromas and beautiful length.

Service

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

Cellaring

This Cornas wine can be kept in the cellar until 2027 to reveal its full range of aromas.

Food and wine pairing

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