Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas La Louvee (2019)

Jean‑Luc Colombo transformed the once‑obscure Cornas appellation into a beacon of Syrah excellence, building a family‑run estate that now spans the Rhône, Languedoc, and Mediterranean coast. With his wife Anne and daughter Laure by his side, Colombo has shaped a modern legacy of vibrant, story‑driven wines that embody both tradition and innovation.

Facing south, backed by a cedar and holm oak forest, the old Syrah vines of the Louvée plot on the granites of Cornas tell a delicate and elegant story. A story matured after almost two years of resting in barrels, a meeting of aromas of raspberries, blueberries, and violets, a delight of chocolate and gingerbread. A harmonious and radiant wine, a delight when paired with a squab cooked in its own juices.