Jean Luc Colombo Terres Brulees Cornas Syrah

It all began with this red wine, the grand Terres Brulées Cornas, made from the Syrah grape. When Jean-Luc Colombo founded the eponymous winery in 1986, he settled in the heart of the Cornas region. This wine region is truly beautiful and has a very long history. Today, Jean-Luc is more than proud to lead the winery with his wife Anna and daughter Laure. The latter is already considered the rising star of the Rhône Valley. Over the years, the winery has continued to develop and produces wines with incredible respect for nature, which is reflected in the taste. These are beautifully ripe, yet above all, pure wines from the northern tip of the Rhône Valley. This iconic red wine, called "Les Terres Brûlées" (The Roasted Earth), is the finest expression of Syrah from the Cornas appellation.

Wood aging for the Terres Brulees Cornas Syrah

The grapes and its vines are grown in the backyard of the winery, located in the Cornas region. The vineyards are quite old, ranging from 20 to 60 years old, and are a subtle blend of specially selected plots. These grow in a wonderful climate with plenty of warmth from the sun, but also plenty of coolness from the wind that blows through the vineyards. This slows the growth process, allowing the Syrah bunches to absorb everything they need. The soil structure is rich in various sources of energy, such as toasted earth, pebbles, and, of course, clay. The harvest draws considerable strength from this, and at ideal ripeness, all the bunches are gathered by hand. They are transported in small crates to Jean-Luc Colombo, where the black juice matures for months in oak barrels. This Terres Brulées Cornas Syrah matures for a total of two years in Jean-Luc Colombo's cellars.

Full and very powerful this Jean Luc Colombo Terres Brulees Cornas

What a gem of a wine, this red powerhouse from Jean Luc Colombo! Pouring this Terres Brulees Cornas reveals a very dark color with a slight purple rim. From the glass, the most beautiful colors emerge: raspberry, licorice, coffee, and of course, various fruits. On the palate, it initially offers a powerful burst of spice on the palate, accompanied by cassis fruit. These later transform into notes of cocoa, coffee grounds, cedarwood, and vanilla. On the sides, we taste beautiful tannins with plenty of spice. The finish is long and very balanced.