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Cornas, Les Ruchets, Jean-Luc Colombo

Les Ruchets (the beehives) is a precipitous granitic vineyard located above the centre of the village of Cornas, planted with Syrah vines that are up to 90-years-old. Surrounded by juniper bushes and oak trees, the vineyard benefits from an eastern aspect and is warmed by the early morning sun. The wine is gently matured in French oak for two years. Supple, it offers a bouquet of black cherry and blackcurrant with notes of spice and roasted nuts, backed by a rich, chunky finish.

Product code: 29230

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Cornas, Les Ruchets, Jean-Luc Colombo

Details

Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2016
Producer: Jean-Luc Colombo
Primary grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £60.93
Code: 29230
Awards:
- SILVER (2015) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2018
- GOLD (2016) DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2018
- GOLD (2013) SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS 2018
- CORNAS TROPHY (2016) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2019

The Product and Allergen information provided has been supplied by the Producer/Manufacturer of the products. Matthew Clark gives no warranty or reliance as to the accuracy of the information and anyone relying upon and/or using the information should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of such information.

Expression

Spicy, peppery, warming reds

Brie de Meaux, creamy blue cheeses e.g. cambozola. Emmenthal, Cheshire. Mature hard cheeses e.g. Cheddar. Munster
Black pepper, cloves, coriander, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, rosemary, thyme
Seared, grilled, roasted, braised game: boar, duck, goose, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb, sausages
BBQ, bolognese, creambased sauces, lasagna, pepper or chilli sauces to turn up the heat
Spicy wine intensifies heat with Mexican mole, Tex-Mex or dishes with chipotle peppers, chilli con carne.
Spicy salads that support meat or spices e.g. red pepper, black bean and sweetcorn. Stuffed aubergine

About the Wine

This red wine is made by Jean-Luc Colombo in Rhône Valley. Adds spice and juicy fruit, to full-flavoured beef, lamb or game dishes. Formed from primarily Shiraz/Syrah grapes, this wine is ethically produced. Supplied by Hatch Mansfield.

Shiraz/Syrah

Shee-rahz / See-rah

The same grape variety, often referred to as Syrah, Old World and Shiraz, New World. It produces deep concentrated wines, full in body, alcohol and tannin. Deep almost opaque purple colour, loads of black fruit and pepper flavours and aromas. When it develops, or is of high quality it often shows notes of leather, spice, smoke and mint.

Flavours:

Black Plum
Blueberry
Green Peppercorn
Milk Chocolate
Tobacco

In just a few years Jean-Luc Colombo has gone from buying his first vineyard in Cornas to being one of the region’s top winemakers. A dynamic food and wine lover, Jean-Luc’s passions are to create wines that give people pleasure, and for each glass to be remembered for its statement of quality. He has been awarded the prestigious Légion d’Honneur award and the winery has been named as one of the top 100 in the world by Wine & Spirit Magazine. Working in harmony with nature is of huge importance.

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The Country

France

Most of France enjoyed a long, glorious warm summer, which set wineries up for a great 2018 vintage. A welcome relief from the previous one which was the smallest since World War II.

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