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| Avg. Rating: | 88.6/100 (5 Reviews) |
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| Winery: | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| Vintage: | 2003 |
| Varietal: | Syrah, Shiraz |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Rhône |
| Retail Price: | |
| Purchase: | Buy this wine › |
Red Wine Syrah/Shiraz by Jean-Luc Colombo from Rhone, France. The nose is reminiscent of spices from Provence (thyme, rosemary) and ripe red fruits. Round and well structured with an elegant balance and a lingering finish. Delicious with red meats and lamb. 100% Syrah from 30-year old vines ... Continued at wine.com ›
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Jean-Luc Colombo 2003 Syrah La Violette
(over 2 years ago)Jean-Luc Colombo 2003 Syrah La Violette
(over 2 years ago)Jean-Luc Colombo 2003 Syrah La Violette
(about 1 year ago)jean-luc colombo's own website announces that this wine is actually a syrah/grenache, not straight syrah. Also, while it may be bottled in the Rhone, the grapes are from the south in Languedoc. see j-lc's own website - though not updated in a few YEARS @ http://vinsjlcolombo.3it.com/ follow links to wines -> Domaine de Salente -> La Violette....
Jean-Luc Colombo 2003 Syrah La Violette
(6 months ago)Delicious, soft, nuanced, sublime, red and purple fruit. Tried this side-by-side with the 2005 vintage and a California syrah of the same price, and this was the standout favorite.
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