Jean-Luc Colombo is a leading producer and negociant within the Cornas region of the Northern Rhone. He has a fantastic reputation internationally, and has acted as a consultant for many top domains in the Rhone Valley, as well as other prominent French wine regions.
Colombo’s career began with a purchase of a small plot of old vines on a granite hillside overlooking the village of Cornas. His first vintage of Cornas Les Ruchets in 1987 marked the start of international recognition. He later added the plots of Les Terres Brulees, La Louvee and Vallon de l’Aigle to his portfolio. He also produces a selection of regional level wines through his own holdings as well as his negociant range.
The winery and cellars are located in Cornas, an all their wines from the Northern Rhone are vinified and aged here. Around the winery, they own 13 hectares of Syrah vines, on old decomposing granite. The terroir gives the wines character and depth.
These wines are complex, powerful, and yet, elegant. They offer notes of liquorice, blackcurrant, violets and iris. They are truly exceptional expressions of the tradition and terroir of this historic region.
They farm using organic practices, and have done for many years. They firmly believe in preserving the environment and working in harmony with nature. Biodiversity crucial to this estate. It is their philosophy that these factors contribute towards the quality and expressive nature of these wines.
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