{"id":7752,"date":"2025-02-14T11:37:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=7752"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:03:04","slug":"a-taste-of-cornas-jean-luc-colombos-iconic-syrahs-take-center-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/a-taste-of-cornas-jean-luc-colombos-iconic-syrahs-take-center-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"A Taste of Cornas: Jean-Luc Colombo\u2019s Iconic Syrahs Take Center Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next up on Winery Wednesday<\/a>, we\u2019re diving into the Rh\u00f4ne Valley with an exclusive five-bottle collection from Jean-Luc Colombo. Known for his bold Syrahs from Cornas, Colombo crafts wines that showcase the essence of their terroir\u2014without pesticides, herbicides, or irrigation. On February 19th only<\/a>, we\u2019re offering deep discounts on these exceptional bottles:<\/p>\n

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2014<\/strong> Cornas La Louv\u00e9e \u2013 42% off<\/p>\n

94 Points,\u00a0Wine Spectator<\/em><\/p>\n

“Solidly built, with a beautifully ripe core of blueberry, plum and blackberry paste flavors pumping along, inlaid with ample charcoal and bay leaf notes. The long finish is toasted, fleshy and well-integrated. Best from 2018 through 2029.”<\/p>\n

\"Jean-Luc<\/p>\n

2013<\/strong> Cornas La Louv\u00e9e \u2013 52% off<\/p>\n

93 Points,\u00a0Wine Spectator<\/em><\/p>\n

“Offers some lovely ripeness, with blueberry compote, plum sauce and melted licorice notes gliding together seamlessly, offset deftly by a hint of chalk that lengthens the finish. A pleasant whiff of tobacco lurks in the background. A wonderful effort for the vintage.”<\/p>\n

\"2019<\/p>\n

2019<\/strong> Cornas Les Ruchets \u2013 48% off<\/p>\n

95 Points,\u00a0Vinous<\/em><\/p>\n

“Opaque ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented aromas of ripe dark berries and pungent flowers pick up vanilla and licorice nuances as the wine opens up. Plush, smoke- and spice-accented cassis and blackberry flavors stain the palate and are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Becomes sweeter with air and shows a hint of cola on the wonderfully long, smoky finish, which features broad tannins and lingering florality. This fruit is sourced from a plot within the prime Chaillot lieu-dit.”<\/p>\n

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2008<\/strong> Cornas Les Ruchets \u2013 57% off<\/p>\n

92 Points,\u00a0Wine Spectator<\/em><\/p>\n

“Ripe and brambly, with a very solid core of red and black currant fruit mashed with spice, tobacco and roasted cocoa hints. The long finish lets iron, cocoa and spice play out nicely, with ample flesh.”<\/p>\n

\"Jean-Luc<\/p>\n

2007<\/strong> Cornas Les Ruchets \u2013 48% off<\/p>\n

93 Points,\u00a0Wine Advocate<\/em><\/p>\n

“The 2007 Cornas les Ruchets is probably at its peak. It shows terrific Cornas character with its scents of peppered meat, leather and plum, while at the same time having resolved any hard tannins and swallowed up its oak treatment.”<\/p>\n

The Cornas Region: A Rh\u00f4ne Valley Gem<\/h3>\n

Nestled in the northern Rh\u00f4ne Valley, Cornas is a small yet mighty appellation renowned for producing some of the most powerful and age-worthy Syrahs in the world. With its steep granite slopes and Mediterranean climate, the region provides the ideal conditions for Syrah to thrive. The south-facing vineyards capture maximum sunlight, while the Mistral winds keep the vines healthy and disease-free.<\/p>\n

Unlike other northern Rh\u00f4ne appellations, Cornas is exclusively dedicated to Syrah, resulting in wines with deep concentration, firm tannins, and remarkable longevity. The terroir-driven approach of winemakers like Jean-Luc Colombo allows these wines to express the rugged beauty and intensity of their origins.<\/p>\n

Nature, Terroir & Passion<\/h3>\n

The Colombo family believes that great wine starts in the vineyard. That\u2019s why they practice organic farming, using natural ground cover to maintain soil health and relying on horses instead of machines to work the land. Native plants and trees line the vineyards, protecting them from harsh winds and encouraging biodiversity. Nest boxes provide shelter for chickadees and bats, helping to naturally manage pests. And with zero irrigation\u2014per AOP regulations\u2014Colombo\u2019s vines dig deep into the rocky soil, capturing the purest expression of Cornas.<\/p>\n

A Legacy of Wine & Hospitality<\/h3>\n

Jean-Luc Colombo, a former pharmacist turned winemaker, is as passionate about food and wine as he is about preserving French gastronomic traditions. Alongside his wife, Anne, and daughter, Laure, he has built a domaine rooted in excellence. Anne, the vineyard specialist, ensures sustainability and biodiversity, while Laure, trained in oenology and marketing, brings the wines to a global audience. Their combined expertise and dedication make Colombo\u2019s wines a staple at the world\u2019s finest tables.<\/p>\n

Join us this Winery Wednesday<\/a> and experience the power and elegance of Jean-Luc Colombo\u2019s Cornas Syrahs. Enjoy an extra $1 off per bottle when you order six or more, along with free shipping on purchases of three or more bottles. Don\u2019t miss these incredible savings on some of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley\u2019s finest wines!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Next up on Winery Wednesday, we\u2019re diving into the Rh\u00f4ne Valley with an exclusive five-bottle collection from Jean-Luc Colombo. Known for his bold Syrahs from Cornas, Colombo crafts wines that showcase the essence of their terroir\u2014without pesticides, herbicides, or irrigation. On February 19th only, we\u2019re offering deep discounts on these exceptional bottles: 2014 Cornas La […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":7762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[335],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wine-fun"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7752"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7779,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7752\/revisions\/7779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}