Jean-Luc ColomboLes Abeilles ("The Bees") Côtes Du Rhône White
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Jean-Luc Colombo has forged an international reputation as one of the most visionary and imaginative winemakers in France's Rhône Valley and especially in Cornas. “My passion is to create wines that give people pleasure. I want each
glass to be like a song praising the simple but important things of life: observing nature, enjoying food and sharing with others.” “Les Abeilles” (“the Bees”) is a complex, multi-faceted wine that evokes the image of these fascinating creatures, often seen around our vineyards. A blend of traditional white southern Rhone grapes, Les Abeilles
originates from vines grown in the region’s ancient, terraced vineyards. This gracious, medium-bodied white has floral and fruity aromas and a supple, harmonious palate. Enjoy anytime! 80% Clairette - 20% Roussanne.
glass to be like a song praising the simple but important things of life: observing nature, enjoying food and sharing with others.” “Les Abeilles” (“the Bees”) is a complex, multi-faceted wine that evokes the image of these fascinating creatures, often seen around our vineyards. A blend of traditional white southern Rhone grapes, Les Abeilles
originates from vines grown in the region’s ancient, terraced vineyards. This gracious, medium-bodied white has floral and fruity aromas and a supple, harmonious palate. Enjoy anytime! 80% Clairette - 20% Roussanne.
Jean-Luc Colombo has forged an international reputation as one of the most visionary and imaginative winemakers in France's Rhône Valley and especially in Cornas. “My passion is to create wines that give people pleasure. I want each
glass to be like a song praising the simple but important things of life: observing nature, enjoying food and sharing with others.” “Les Abeilles” (“the Bees”) is a complex, multi-faceted wine that evokes the image of these fascinating creatures, often seen around our vineyards. A blend of traditional white southern Rhone grapes, Les Abeilles
originates from vines grown in the region’s ancient, terraced vineyards. This gracious, medium-bodied white has floral and fruity aromas and a supple, harmonious palate. Enjoy anytime! 80% Clairette - 20% Roussanne.
glass to be like a song praising the simple but important things of life: observing nature, enjoying food and sharing with others.” “Les Abeilles” (“the Bees”) is a complex, multi-faceted wine that evokes the image of these fascinating creatures, often seen around our vineyards. A blend of traditional white southern Rhone grapes, Les Abeilles
originates from vines grown in the region’s ancient, terraced vineyards. This gracious, medium-bodied white has floral and fruity aromas and a supple, harmonious palate. Enjoy anytime! 80% Clairette - 20% Roussanne.
Medium bodied white wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often pale lemon coloured to pale gold.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeClairette - Roussane
- Size750mL
- RegionRhone Valley
- Current VintageNon Vintage
- Standard Drinks8
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameJean-Luc Colombo
- Wine MakerJean-Luc Colombo
- Food MatchSeafood
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
WINE ENTHUSIAST - 90 PTS BEST BUY (2017). "A blend of 80% Clairette and 20% Roussanne, this freshly balanced white offers delicate hints of smoke and nut as well as apple and tangerine. Silky on the palate, it’s an elegant wine that offers plenty of bang for your buck. Lovely now… – A.L.I" WINE SPECTATOR - 90 PTS BEST BUY (2016)
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