Jean-Luc Colombo : La Louvée 2011

Name: Jean-Luc Colombo : La Louvée 2011
Brand: Jean-Luc Colombo
SKU: F595/11
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

Rhone Valley

Cornas

- Red - See details

J. Robinson | 16.5

Wine Spectator | 94

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Marks and reviews

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Vinum

La Louvée is the down-to-earth, slightly more rugged counterpart to the elegant, precise, filigreed les Ruchets: generous and spicy in character, full-bodied in build, with ripe tannins and a dense, full finish; let it mature a little longer.

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

This drips with cassis, blackberry pâte de fruit and plum sauce flavors, maintaining terrific verve. The iron spine and bay leaf- and sweet tapenade–fueled finish keeps this grounded. Long and sleek, with mouthwatering acidity stitching everything together. Best from 2016 through 2026. 260 cases made.

/100

Vinous

Josh Raynolds

Bright purple. Fresh black raspberry and blueberry aromas are complemented by dried violet, anise and olive. Chewy dark fruit flavors show very good concentration and clarity, along with a sweet vanilla touch on the back half. Finishes with chewy, mineral-accented cherry and cassis flavors and excellent persistence.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

Joe Czerwinski

Plummy and ripe, with a sheen of glossy, cedary oak, this is as plush as it gets in the northern Rhône. It's full-bodied, supple and open, with a long, velvety finish. Drink now–2030.

Description

Cornas is a small appellation of 110 Hectares (272 acres) overlooking the Rhone Valley, located on steep terraced plantings with granite-riche soils. The birthplace of the Syrah, this is where the grape variety finds the purest expression of its characters. This unique land is renowned for yielding wines that combine minerals, depth, power, and complexity. A superb dark red hue introduces Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo 2011 La Louvee. Incense, cassis, and cacao emanate from the delicate yet deep bouquet. The balanced palate offers lovely minerals with beautiful length and silky tannins. The 2011 La Louvee is well balanced altogether.

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