Jean-Luc Colombo, Cornas Louvee other_regions_italy citrus and mineral reduction

citrus and mineral reduction

This is a very ripe ’07 in the context of the vintage but even so

from Kinheim on the Middle Mosel

this is a packed effort with loads of fruit and tannin that will require a minimum of 8-10 years to become approachable

Multi-site blend with a significant proportion from Wairau

Jean-Luc Colombo, Cornas Louvee other_regions_italy citrus and mineral reductionLooks already mature. Very cheesy nose. Lots of acidity and good intentions here. There is integrity and this is probably a faithful rendition of traditional Cornas but I fear for anyone approaching it for the first time. They will find it awfully dry compared to most modern reds. I have marked it for traditionalists. Modernists should not even approach it