Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jl Colombo
Label Name:
 
Cornas les Ruchets
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cornas, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Contemporary reviews: Robert Parker (WA) ~92, Wine Spectator ~92, Wine Enthusiast ~92; praised in Decanter and other trade tastings for concentration and aging potential

Tasting Note
Dense blackberry and blackcurrant fruit with violets, black pepper, smoked-meat and herbal notes; ripe, powerful palate, firm refined tannins and long spicy, oak-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, T‑bone steak, beef stew, venison/game ragu. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan braised beef, soy‑braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed Syrah; ~30‑day maceration in stainless steel; aged 18–22 months in French oak with a substantial proportion of new barrels; fined and bottled (often unfiltered).

Vineyard Info
Jean‑Luc Colombo founded his domaine in 1984. Les Ruchets is his flagship Cornas parcel (old vines on granitic soils), prized for concentration and ageworthiness; Colombo is known for a modern, terroir‑driven style.