Vins Jean-Luc Colombo - Domaine Colombo

Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo

A northern Rhône estate established in Cornas (07130) since 1987, certified Organic since 2015. The Syrah of Cornas (Terres Brûlées, Les Ruchets, La Louvée), the great crus of the northern Rhône and whites from Saint-Péray and Condrieu, direct.

An oenologist and winemaker, Jean-Luc Colombo is one of the great signatures of the Rhône Valley. Established in Cornas since 1987 with his wife Anne, he signed his first wines in 1994 and helped put the Cornas appellation back in the spotlight. On the granite slopes of the northern Rhône, Syrah gives powerful reds for long ageing, while Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier sign great whites of Saint-Péray and Condrieu. The estate, today joined by their daughter Laure, has been certified Organic since 2015.

An organic viticulture, zero pesticide and zero herbicide

The estate has been certified Organic since 2015 and farms its vines without synthetic pesticide or herbicide. A deep respect for the granite terroir and for Syrah, for pure, sincere wines faithful to their origin, from the great Cornas for ageing to the Les Collines de Laure pleasure cuvees.

The Cornas wines, cradle of the estate

Terres Brûlées, Les Ruchets, La Louvée

The historic heart of the estate: the Syrah of Cornas, on the granite slopes of the northern Rhône. From Terres Brûlées to the single-parcel cuvees Les Ruchets and La Louvée, powerful, deep reds for long ageing.

The great crus of the northern Rhône

Côte-Rôtie La Divine, Saint-Joseph Les Lauves, Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes

The great appellations of the northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie La Divine, Saint-Joseph Les Lauves and Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes. Elegant, refined Syrahs, signatures of an exceptional terroir.

The whites of Saint-Péray and Condrieu

La Belle de Mai (Saint-Péray), Amour de Dieu (Condrieu)

The estate's great whites: Saint-Péray La Belle de Mai (Marsanne, Roussanne) and Condrieu Amour de Dieu (Viognier). Ample, floral and mineral whites, built for the table.

The pleasure wines

Les Forots (Côtes du Rhône), Les Collines de Laure

Accessible, gourmet cuvees: the Côtes du Rhône Les Forots and the Les Collines de Laure range (Syrah and Viognier, IGP Mediterranee), dedicated to Laure Colombo. Organic, fruity and sunny wines.

Jean-Luc Colombo, a signature of the Rhône

Cornas since 1987

An oenologist and winemaker, Jean-Luc Colombo settled in Cornas in 1987 with his wife Anne and signed his first wines in 1994. A family that put Cornas back in the spotlight, today joined by their daughter Laure.

An organic and exacting viticulture

Certified Organic since 2015

The estate has been certified Organic since 2015, farmed with zero pesticide and zero herbicide. A deep respect for the granite terroir and for Syrah, for pure, sincere wines.

The Syrah of Cornas and the great wines of the Rhône, direct

Which Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo cuvee to choose?

For a great Cornas for ageing, Terres Brûlées or the single-parcel cuvees Les Ruchets and La Louvée; for a great white, the Saint-Péray La Belle de Mai or the Condrieu Amour de Dieu; for pleasure, the Côtes du Rhône Les Forots or the Les Collines de Laure range.

Where is Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo located?

In Cornas (07130), in the northern Rhône Valley, in the Ardeche. The estate has been established there since 1987, on the granite slopes that make the reputation of the Syrah of Cornas.

Is Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo organic?

Yes: the estate has been certified Organic since 2015, farmed with zero pesticide and zero herbicide. An exacting viticulture, in respect of the granite terroir of the northern Rhône.

Which grape varieties does Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo grow?

Syrah for the northern Rhône reds (Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage); Marsanne and Roussanne for the Saint-Péray, Viognier for the Condrieu; Grenache and Syrah for the Côtes du Rhône and IGP.

What are the cuvees of Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo?

In Cornas: Terres Brûlées, Les Ruchets, La Louvée; in white: Saint-Péray La Belle de Mai, Condrieu Amour de Dieu; elsewhere: Côte-Rôtie La Divine, Saint-Joseph Les Lauves, Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes, Côtes du Rhône Les Forots, Les Collines de Laure.

What is the Cornas Terres Brûlées?

A 100% Syrah Cornas, the estate's flagship cuvee, born of the south-facing granite slopes. A powerful, deep, spicy red, with ripe tannins, built for ageing. The entry into Jean-Luc Colombo's great Cornas.

What is the Saint-Péray La Belle de Mai?

A great white of the northern Rhône, in Saint-Péray, on the Marsanne and Roussanne varieties. An ample, floral and mineral wine, with freshness and length, ideal on a fine table.

What is the Les Collines de Laure range?

An accessible, sunny range of the estate, dedicated to Laure Colombo, in IGP Mediterranee: a Syrah cuvee (red) and a Viognier cuvee (white). Organic, fruity and gourmet wines, at a gentle price.

What is the Cornas appellation?

Cornas is an appellation of the northern Rhône, in the Ardeche, dedicated 100% to Syrah, on south-facing granite slopes. It gives powerful, dark reds for long ageing. It is the cradle of the Colombo estate.

Who is Jean-Luc Colombo?

An oenologist and winemaker, Jean-Luc Colombo is one of the great signatures of the Rhône Valley. Established in Cornas since 1987, he contributed to the rebirth of the appellation and today produces a wide range of Rhône wines, organically.

Which great crus of the northern Rhône does the estate produce?

The estate produces in the finest appellations of the northern Rhône: Cornas, Côte-Rôtie (La Divine), Saint-Joseph (Les Lauves), Crozes-Hermitage (Les Fées Brunes), Saint-Péray (La Belle de Mai) and Condrieu (Amour de Dieu).

Can you buy the Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the Syrah of Cornas and the great wines of the Rhône

Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo (Vins Jean-Luc Colombo): a northern Rhône estate established in Cornas (07130), in the Ardeche, since 1987, first wines in 1994. Certified Organic since 2015, zero pesticide and zero herbicide. Syrah for the northern Rhône reds, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier for the whites.

Cuvees: Cornas Terres Brûlées, Les Ruchets, La Louvée; Côte-Rôtie La Divine, Saint-Joseph Les Lauves, Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes; Saint-Péray La Belle de Mai, Condrieu Amour de Dieu; Côtes du Rhône Les Forots, Les Collines de Laure