Jean-Luc Colombo - Côtes-du-Rhône Les Abeilles Blanc 2009
Rhône
White
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New vintage, 2008 rated: Gault Milau 15/20
The cuvée Les Abeilles opens the domaine's range of wines and marks its entry into the Colombo dimension and style. Les Abeilles blanc is a very fine cuvée, marked by floral notes and fruity aromas of candied lemon, enhanced by a lovely freshness. A pleasurable wine to enjoy now, or why not as an aperitif?
Features
Estate
Jean-Luc Colombo
Cuvée
Les Abeilles
Vintage
2009
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Clairette/Grenache, 30% Viognier/Roussanne
Terroirs
selection of the best terroirs in the Rhône Valley
Viticulture
chemical-free cultivation that respects nature's cycles. Yields of 20hl/ha on old vines, strict control of young vines with pruning and green harvesting.
Harvest
manual in small cases
Winemaking
at low temperature in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Breeding
on fine lees
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
green highlights
Nose
very fine, marked by floral notes and fruity aromas of candied lemon, with a beautiful freshness
Mouth
round, complex, freshness brings balance to the structure. Its aromatic richness will continue to develop
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/4h before service
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2013
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des poissons grillés ou en carpaccio, une daurade au fenouil, un tourteau farci...<br/>
Jean-Luc Colombo
Côtes du Rhône
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
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2/5
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN R. Published on 15/09/2023
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