Jean-Luc Colombo - Cornas - Terres Brulées - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 red Cornas Terres Brulées is a triumph, crafted from an exceptional vintage. It reveals a concentrated and mature bouquet, with scents of violet, speck, and licorice, complemented by elegant woody notes. The palate mirrors the vintage's excellence, presenting a generous, full-bodied, and rich texture, yet maintaining a fresh aspect. The fine oak influence caramelizes and highlights the overall experience. This outstanding Cornas is a wine to cherish for 10 years or more, earning it the Committee's enthusiastic endorsement with a score of 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested and de-stemmed, temperature-controlled vinification, aged 21 months in oak barrels, 15% of which are new, and the remainder from 1 to 4 wines.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Very dark red, almost black, with a few purplish hues.

Nose:

Ripe and concentrated, with hints of violets and speck, underlined by hints of licorice.

Palate:

Full-bodied and rich at the same time, with a thread of freshness running through it, let yourself be charmed by this top-notch cuvée, with its caramelizing oakiness that underlines the wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

XXL prime rib, wild mushroom puff pastry, baked leg of lamb.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Jean-Luc Colombo, a prolific winemaker in the Rhône Valley, has established a high-end domain marked by remarkable success. Driven by a love for the land, he has meticulously created a diverse range of finely crafted wines that blend elegance with delight, always with a keen respect for the environment. 

Since setting up in Cornas in 1980 and becoming a symbolic figure of the appellation, this enthusiast has now passed the baton to his daughter Laure. She, like her father, continues to offer immediately charming wines that reflect the essence of their terroir. This transition ensures the continuation of a winemaking legacy that prioritizes both quality and environmental stewardship.