CAPE BLEUE ROSÉ
Jean-Luc Colombo
APPELLATION
Méditerranée
GRAPE VARIETIES
67% Syrah, 33% Mourvèdre
WINEMAKERS
Jean-Luc Colombo
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
12.5%
90POINTS
90POINTS
Innovation, passion and dedication are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking is unparalleled. A devotee of the Syrah grape and armed with a pharmacy degree, Jean-Luc and his wife, Anne, opened their wine laboratory in 1984, “Centre Oenologique des Côtes du Rhône” and quickly developed a thriving reputation as a wine consultant throughout France. For their significant life-long contributions to their country, both Jean-Luc and Anne have been awarded the French Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian award. The Colombo’s innovative approach in the northern appellation of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary. Today, Jean-Luc Colombo’s wines express the typicity of their terroir with elegance and character, from the Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône to his Provençal roses.
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTESThe vineyards have light, stony, limestone soil and are located at the North of Aix-en-Provence, near the city of Salon-de-Provence. The area has Mediterranean climate and vegetation (thyme, lavender, oaks, pine trees) with maritime influences.
The 2022 vintage was harvested in mid-August (earlier than previous years). Despite the heat and water stress, the fruit was healthy and plentiful and overall reflect a good vintage.
Traditional saignée method with fermentation at a low temperatures. The wine is then bottled quickly to preserve its freshness and fruit.
TASTING NOTESA classical pale pink color. The wine reveals strawberry, bing cherry and raspberry accented by subtle herbaceous notes and classic watermelon. The wine is full bodied with a long finish due to the phenolic development.
RESOURCES
Jean-Luc Colombo Portfolio
