2018 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets

A powerful, ageable Cornas Syrah with dark fruits, cured meats, big tannins, and spicy notes, ideal for enjoyment now or in a decade.

Producer

Jean-Luc Colombo

Region

Cornas, Rhône Valley

Country

France

Varietal

Syrah / Shiraz

Varietal Composition

100% Syrah

Specifications

2018

Vintage

2037

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed, then fermented in stainless steel with a 30-day maceration period, before aging for 22 months in oak (15% of grapes in new and 85% in 1-3 year old barrels).

Occasional wine note

The Cornas region is one of the Cru wine regions of the Rhône Valley well known for producing powerful, ageable, world-class Syrahs. We think this is one is a stellar specimen. It's big and powerful with dark fruits, cured meats, big tannins, and great spicy notes. Enjoy now or in a decade or so.

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Enthusiast

This inky, intensely plummy Syrah balances rich, pulsating black-fruit flavors against lip-smacking cassis and accents of tapenade, charcuterie and blood. Sourced from 90-year-old vines and aged 22 months in oak (15% new), the penetrating wine is framed by fine, firm tannins and lingering notes of vanilla, chocolate and earth. Drink 2023–2040.

100

Wine Spectator

Nicely packed, with a mix of dark currant and blackberry compote notes that are still coiled up, along with bay, dark olive and racy sanguine flavors. Persistent and focused on the finish, with plenty in reserve. Best from 2023 through 2035.

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