Jean-Luc Colombo Terres Brulees, Cornas, France

克倫伯酒莊熱土紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：7627

Colombo seems to have done well given the challenges of 2004. For example, the 2004 Cornas Terres Brulees, which comes from 20 separate parcels, reveals excellent sweet tannin, dark ruby/purple color, and plenty of black fruits intermixed with new saddle leather and espresso notes. It is a modern-styled Cornas, but certainly well-done, very pure, and ideal for drinking over the next 5-7 years. The well-known consulting oenologist in the Rhone Valley, Jean-Luc Colombo, has an ever-expanding negociant business for his wines. With the exception of his three estate wines of Cornas, all of the other wines listed are negociant bottlings. He is a talented winemaker and that is evidenced in his whites. Importer: Palm Bay Imports, Boca Raton, Fl; tel. (561) 362-9642

In this challenging vintage, Colombo’s entry-level Cornas is a bit lean and tart, turning crisp and cranberry-like despite having 14% alcohol. Cherry, sandalwood and vanilla flavors are pleasant enough, just without the warmth and flesh of a warmer year.——J.C.(9/1/2007)—— 86