"I was impressed by the quality of the 2019 Cornas les Ruchets, which stands out for its concentration, richness and velvety texture. Full-bodied, it offers layers of blackberry fruit and is tinged with notes of dark chocolate, black olives and licorice, while offering a succulent, mouthwatering finish." (Wine Advocate 2022). Impressive!
Features
Estate
Jean-Luc Colombo
Cuvée
Les Ruchets
Vintage
2019
Designation
Cornas
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah (très vieilles vignes)
Terroirs
Granitic soil of the famous steep slopes of Chaillot in Cornas, south-east facing
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming, temperature-controlled vinification for 1 month
Breeding
In oak barrels for 22 months (15% new barrels, the rest 1 to 3 years old)
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful deep, dark colour
Nose
Scents of blackberries, blackcurrants and violets, sweet spices, a little pepper and a walk in the forest
Mouth
Les Ruchets is a great wine, a powerful wine to share, a rich, concentrated and velvety wine with a succulent finish.
Serve
At 18°C, decant if the wine needs to be aerated or decanted.
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats and game, especially a semi-wild duck rubbed with crushed spices.
Jean-Luc Colombo
Cornas
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Laure Colombo, a brilliant young oenologist, joined the family business in Cornas, but decided to set up her own domaine on the heights of Saint-Péray to find her feet. This year, she is offering us a Saint-Péray and a Cornas from her domaine in Lorient. Joining doesn't mean taking over: Jean-Luc is still here, and so the range is built up as a family, between the vineyards of the Côte Bleue and those of the Rhône, and of course the sourcing activities, sometimes under the Colombo & Fille label, sometimes under Jean-Luc Colombo. Cornas are still the great wines here, and the modern, rational winery is built at the foot of the hill! In 2017, the delicious vallon-de-l'aigle will be rationed, with only two barrels produced!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
I was impressed by the quality of the 2019 Cornas les Ruchets, which stands out for its concentration, richness and velvety texture. Full-bodied, it offers layers of blackberry fruit and is tinged with notes of dark chocolate, black olives and licorice, all while offering a succulent, mouthwatering finish.
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
A captivating bouquet of violet flowers greets the nose on a journey through an overgrown botanical garden, on the way to a humid forest. The palate is complex, with warm plums and fresh blackberries, roasted meat and clove, with a hint of green pepper. A stunning wine to enjoy in its youth or cellar until 2035 and beyond.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (guide 2022) 95/100
About the wine:
Opaque ruby. Aromas of ripe black berries and pungent flowers with hints of smoke and spice are enriched by nuances of vanilla and licorice as the wine opens. Full-bodied blackcurrant and blackberry flavors with hints of smoke and spice coat the palate, supported by juicy acidity. It becomes sweeter with air and shows a hint of cola on the wonderfully long, smoky finish, which features broad tannins and lingering florality. The fruit comes from a parcel in the Chaillot locality.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100
About the wine:
The brilliant red fruit aromas of this magnificently elegant Cornas burst from the glass. In a way, a very suave, sensual wine has been made without sacrificing any of the fleshy power of this appellation. The secret lies in the fine tannins that enliven the long, velvety finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Delicious now, but also excellent ageing potential. Drink up or hold.
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