Jean-Luc Colombo

Côtes du Rhône Red & White Discovery Pack

Discover the Côtes du Rhône terroir’s specificities with this pack made of three bottles of Cotes Du Rhône Red Les Abeilles ("The Bees") Red 2017 (awarded by 89 pts “Best Buy” by Wine Enthusiast) and three bottles of Cotes Du Rhône Red Les Abeilles ("The Bees") White 2018. “Les Abeilles” (“the Bees”) are complex, multi-faceted wines that evoke the image of these fascinating creatures, often seen around Colombo’s vineyards. A red blend southern Rhone grapes (mainly “GSM” based grenache, syrah and mourvedre), and a white blend of Clairette and Roussanne. Called “Revolutionary oenologist” by Robert Parker, Jean-Luc Colombo started to acquire his vineyards in Cornas in 1987. He is very much a "hands-on" producer and believes in complete destemming, malolactic fermentation in cask and use of new oak. He also favours organic viticulture and less filtration before bottling. His wines have won countless international accolades and awards around the world.
89 pts "BEST BUY" Wine Enthusuast. "Ripe black-cherry and plum flavors are muted by notes of smoke and menthol in this full-bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Its fruit character is primary and plush, edged by soft, persistent tannins. Enjoy this easy-drinking sip now–2022". Anna Lee C. Iijima.