PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY The Colombo’s have Jean-Luc Colombo’s express “My passion is to create All of JLC’s wines are The was founded dedicated their Côtes du the typicity of their terroir with wines that give people highly personalized, in 1984 by Jean-Luc Rhône wines, Les Abeilles elegance and character, from pleasure. I want each sourced from Colombo’s Colombo and Anne (in French “The Bees”), to Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône own and from Colombo, his wife. to his Provençal roses. The heart glass to be remembered these precious insects carefully selected which thrive in their of his winery is based in Cornas, for their statement of domains under his direct Jean-Luc, Anne and their the smallest appellation in the quality. All my wines are vineyards. As bee colonies consultation. Each daughter Laure, now have been declining Rhône Valley. Covering only 325 like a song praising the has a special name and head winemaker, globally at alarming rates, acres, it is highly delineated with simple but important custom watercolor label continue to ensure the the Colombo’s & the Taub’s incredibly diverse microclimates pleasures of life: which brings to life a part production of fine wines have been committed to that make an extraordinary observing nature, enjoying of the Colombo history. of typicity from major solving this problem with impact on the profile of the food and sharing with appellations of the Rhône the development of the wines. Ancient vineyards are Jean Luc and Anne Valley, as well as the Bee Helpful Program, found mostly on steep, south- others.” Colombo were both Languedoc and , facing terraced slopes. --Jean-Luc Colombo whereby a portion of each awarded the Legion of while maintaining bottle sold of Les Abeilles Decomposed granite soils and Honor – ’s highest sustainable farming goes to the UC Davis stressed growing conditions award for their influence practices. Department of Entomology greatly contribute to the on the for research. quintessential quality and industry. character of Cornas wines.

1 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO GRAPE VARIETAL // Cornas AOC 100% Cornas is a small French wine appellation located in the northern Rhône region of Cornas “Vallon de l’Aigle” Syrah’s origins have been France that produces only popularly debated, but its exclusively made with 100% Syrah. Covering modern viticultural home is only 325 acres, it is nonetheless highly unquestionably the Northern delineated with incredibly diverse DID YOU KNOW? Rhône Valley. Today, Syrah is microclimates that make an extraordinary one of widely planted red wine impact on the profile of the wines. grape varieties. “Vallon de L’Aigle” or Valley of the Eagle is a micro-blend with ABOUT THE WINERY // only four barrels produced. It is STYLE // the quintessential expression of Innovation, passion and dedication are A micro blend with only 800 bottles Jean-Luc’s savoir-faire in Cornas. what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, produced, this is the quintessential It is made only in exceptional whose contributions to Rhône Valley expression of Jean-Luc’s savoir-faire years, from the free-run juice has remained unparalleled in Cornas. It is made only in from his highest altitude single- since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach exceptional years, from the free run parcel of only 0.3 in the northern appellation of Cornas was juice of his highest altitude single hectares (.74 acres), comprised nothing short of revolutionary; his vineyard parcel. of 70 year-old vines. expressive, character-driven wines have helped breath new life into this highly- Aged 22 months in 1/3 new, 1/3 1 prestigious and acclaimed appellation. year old, 1/3 2-year old barrels. The nose shows great complexity, Together with their daughter Laure, who is with dominant notes of violet and now head winemaker, the Colombos wild raspberry over hints of incense, continue to ensure the production of fine tobacco and juniper. wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc Very intense and sophisticated and Provence, while maintaining palate, with silky yet robust tannins. sustainable farming practices.

2 APPELLATION // Cornas AOC JEAN LUC COLOMBO GRAPE VARIETAL // Cornas is a small French wine 100% Syrah appellation located in the northern Rhône region of France that produces Cornas “La Louvée” Syrah’s origins have been only red wine exclusively made with popularly debated, but its 100% Syrah. Covering only 325 acres, modern viticultural home is it is nonetheless highly delineated with unquestionably the Northern incredibly diverse microclimates that Rhône Valley. Today, Syrah is make an extraordinary impact on the DID YOU KNOW? one of widely planted red wine profile of the wines. grape varieties. La Louvée is a single vineyard site (it is only 0.8 hectares or 2 acres) characterized by granite areas located ABOUT THE WINERY // on steep slopes of the right bank of Innovation, passion and dedication are the Rhône at an elevation of 755 feet what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, above sea level. Vines are 70 years STYLE // whose contributions to Rhône Valley old and the is quite low. The Syrah grapes come from a winemaking has remained unparalleled single vineyard comprised of 80 since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach All work in the vineyards is done year-old vines that the Colombo in the northern appellation of Cornas was manually and without the use of family has owned since 1992. nothing short of revolutionary; his pesticides or irrigation, respecting the Aged for 22 months in barrels expressive, character-driven wines have local environment. (15% new, the rest in one-to three- helped breath new life into this highly- year old barrels). This wine is rich, prestigious and acclaimed appellation. powerful and complex, with a concentrated palate of plums, Together with their daughter Laure, who is berries and distinct minerality. now head winemaker, the Colombos continue to ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

3 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO Cornas AOC Cornas is a small French wine appellation GRAPE VARIETAL // located in the northern Rhône region of Cornas “Les Ruchets” 100% Syrah France that produces only red wine exclusively made with 100% Syrah. Covering Syrah’s origins have been only 325 acres, it is nonetheless highly popularly debated, but its delineated with incredibly diverse modern viticultural home is microclimates that make an extraordinary DID YOU KNOW? unquestionably the Northern impact on the profile of the wines. Rhône Valley. Today, Syrah is "Les Ruchets" (The Beehives) is one of widely planted red wine grape varieties. Colombo’s signature wine, first ABOUT THE WINERY // released in 1987. The vineyard Innovation, passion and dedication are where the Syrah grapes are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, grown is 5.4 acres (2.2 hectares), whose contributions to Rhône Valley with 90 year-old vines. The yield winemaking has remained unparalleled is very low, so the total STYLE // This wine is aged for 22 months, since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach production is only of 9,000 in the northern appellation of Cornas was bottles. in oak barrels 15% in new, 85% in one- to three-year-old oak nothing short of revolutionary; his barrels, then fined with egg expressive, character-driven wines have whites and bottled unfiltered. On helped breath new life into this highly- the nose, complex and elegant prestigious and acclaimed appellation. with notes of spices, violets, and black fruit and vanilla. On the Together with their daughter Laure, who is palate, powerful, structured now head winemaker, the Colombos notes of black fruit, herbs, white continue to ensure the production of fine pepper and blueberry. wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

4 APPELLATION // JEAN-LUC COLOMBO Cornas AOC Cornas is a small French wine appellation located in the northern Rhône region of Cornas “Terres Brulées” GRAPE VARIETY // France that produces only red wine 100% Syrah exclusively made with 100% Syrah. Covering only 325 acres, it is nonetheless highly Syrah’s origins have been delineated with incredibly diverse popularly debated, but its modern microclimates that make an extraordinary DID YOU KNOW? viticultural home is unquestionably impact on the profile of the wines. the Northern Rhône Valley. Today, The name Cornas means Syrah is one of widely planted red “scorched earth” in the language wine grape varieties. ABOUT THE WINERY // of the Celts, implying the warm Innovation, passion and dedication are temperatures of the region. Jean- what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, Luc Colombo’s “Terres Brulées” whose contributions to Rhône Valley translates to “burnt earth.” STYLE // winemaking has remained unparalleled The wine is aged for 21 months in oak since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach The older, gnarled vines in Cornas barrels (10% new, 90% one-to five- in the northern appellation of Cornas was are depicted on the label of this year old barrels). The wine is fined nothing short of revolutionary; his wine by artist, painter, illustrator with egg whites and bottled expressive, character-driven wines have and long-time family friend Marie unfiltered. Thanks in part to the aging helped breath new life into this highly- Annick Dutreil. Each of JLC’s process and the decomposed granite prestigious and acclaimed appellation. labels are designed with a unique soil where vines grow, this is a truly and meaningful water color rich and complex wine. On the nose, Together with their daughter Laure, who is which tells the story of each of blackcurrant, dark cherries, and now head winemaker, the Colombos his wines. blackberries, with spices, licorice, and continue to ensure the production of fine cocoa. A very rich mouthfeel with wines of typicity from major appellations of flavors of black fruit, jam, vanilla, the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc spice and mineral notes. and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

5 APPELLATION // Saint-Peray AOC JEAN LUC COLOMBO The Saint-Peray AOC covers both still and sparkling wines from the Saint-Peray and Toulaud parishes of northern Rhône, derived Saint-Peray "La Belle de Mai" specifically from approximately 143 acres of GRAPE VARIEITIES // vineyards. Only two grapes are allowed in 60% this appellation: Roussanne and . 40% Marsanne With a warmer climate than most other locations in the Rhone Valley and limestone- DID YOU KNOW? rich soils, Saint-Peray AOC wines tend to be lighter in style and meant to be drunk young. Saint Péray is the rising star of Rhône Valley. It is a small, high altitude appellation just south of ABOUT THE WINERY // Cornas. Rosusanne from 80-year- STYLE // Innovation, passion and dedication are old vines is blended with This wine is vinified and aged for what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, Marsanne to create this wine. 10 to 12 months on the lees in whose contributions to Rhône Valley oak barrels (10% new, the rest in winemaking has remained unparalleled La Belle de Mail means “The 1 to 5 year-old barrels). since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach Beauty of May” and reflects this The final result is a well-balanced in the northern appellation of Cornas was spectacular appellation site. and fresh wine, with an intensely nothing short of revolutionary; his floral and fruity nose with notes expressive, character-driven wines have of iris, quinces, candied kumquats helped breath new life into this highly- and hazelnuts. The full-bodied prestigious and acclaimed appellation. palate is rich, with concentrated flavors of quince, vanilla and a Together with their daughter Laure, who is slight lemon zest. now head winemaker, the Colombos Great potential for aging. continue to ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

6 APPELLATION // Côte Rôtie JEAN LUC COLOMBO Côte Rôtie is a prestigious red-wine appellation at the northern tip of France's Rhône Valley wine region. There are two different areas: The Côtes Rôtie "La Divine" Côte Blonde – a hillside covered with lighter- GRAPE VARIETIES // colored sandy soils and a limestone base and 95% Syrah The Côte Brune – a slope covered with reddish- 5% brown soils, enriched with iron. Côte Rôtie wines are renowned for being elegant and DID YOU KNOW? finely structured, with complex aromas typical of the local terroir and of the Syrah grape Magic and eternal, “La Divine” variety from which they are made. Up to 20% combines the intensity and Viogner is permitted. freshness of Syrah with the floral- STYLE // driven Viognier to produce a truly The wine is matured 18 months ABOUT THE WINERY // divine wine! in oak barrels (15% new, 85% in Innovation, passion and dedication are what one- to three-year old) and then drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose fined using egg white prior to contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has bottling. The wine is unfiltered. remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s This seductive Syrah exudes innovative approach in the northern suburb smoky aromas of exotic appellation of Cornas was nothing short of spices and jammy black fruit. revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven Dense flavors of blackberry wines have helped breath new life into this prevail on the palate of this highly-prestigious and acclaimed appellation. complex, concentrated wine. Well-structured and round. Together with their daughter Laure, who is now head winemaker, the Colombos continue to ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices. 7 APPELLATION // AOC JEAN LUC COLOMBO Condrieu is the northern Rhône's most GRAPE VARIETAL // distinctive wine appellation. Created in 1940, it 100% Viogner covers white wines made exclusively from Condrieu "Amour de Dieu" Viognier. Condrieu's whites strike an unusual Viognier is a white-wine grape balance between delicate perfume and variety known for producing substantial body. They are produced only in tiny textural, aromatic wines with quantities, and only in seven parishes. The DID YOU KNOW? pronounced stonefruit flavors. vineyards are typically placed on south- and Viogner is not very common as south-east-facing granite slopes rising steeply it is difficult to cultivate and from the riverbanks. This orientation enables the The Condrieu appellation name not naturally predisposed to vines to obtain maximum warmth and sunlight derives from a French phrase producing high yields. in the cooler days of spring and autumn. This in meaning 'corner of the stream’. turn results in ripe, flavorful wines. The grapes come from 40-year- old vines planted situated on the commune of Malleval. STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // This wine is aged sur lie in oak Innovation, passion and dedication are what (15% new, 85% 1 to 4-year-old drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose oak barrels) for 10 to 12 months. contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has It has a beautifully complex nose, remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s full of apricot and peach aromas innovative approach in the northern and soft spicy notes. The mouth is appellation of Cornas was nothing short of intense, rich, powerful and revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven aromatic, with a long and elegant wines have helped breath new life into this finish. Intense flavors of lychee highly-prestigious and acclaimed appellation. nut, peach and exotic fruit. Together with their daughter Laure, who is now head winemaker, the Colombos continue to ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices. 8 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO Châteauneuf-du-Pape The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape means ‘’new castle of the Pope,’’ harking back to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge the early 14th Century. This historic appellation is famous for its powerful, full- "Les Bartavelles" bodied wines made predominatly from GRAPE VARIETIES // , Syrah and Mourvedre. The soils 45% Syrah around Chateauneuf-du-Pape are pebbly DID YOU KNOW? 35% Grenache and sandy, formed mostly from ancient 20% Mourvèdre riverbeds. The climate is Mediterranean “Les Bartavelles” means “The and very dry – the driest of all Rhône Royal Partridges” in French. This appellations. wine hails from one of the best in the entire appellation STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // which has rolled river pebbles After 4 days of pre-fermentation Innovation, passion and dedication are what which deliver a wine of elegance, followed by seven drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose richness, and structure. days of fermentation in stainless contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has steel vats, the juice spends 18 remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s months in large casks with a innovative approach in the northern appellation small portion in smaller, one-to of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; two year old oak barrels. his expressive, character-driven wines have The end result is a powerful, full- helped breath new life into this highly- bodied wine with aromas of ripe prestigious and acclaimed appellation. fruit, licorice and sweet spice. The palate delivers velvety tannins Together with their daughter Laure, who is now and good structure. head winemaker, the Colombos continue to Can be aged for 10 years. ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

9 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO Châteauneuf-du-Pape The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape means ‘’new castle of the Pope,’’ harking back to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc the early 14th Century. This historic appellation is famous for its full-bodied "Les Bartavelles" wines made from blends. The soils around GRAPE VARIETIES // Chateauneuf-du-Pape are pebbly and 60% sandy, formed mostly from ancient DID YOU KNOW? 25% Roussanne riverbeds. The climate is Mediterranean 10% Clairette and very dry – the driest of all Rhône “Les Bartavelles” means “The 5% appellations. Royal Partridges” in French. This wine hails from one of the best terroirs in the entire appellation STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // which has rolled river pebbles This wine is vinified in oak Innovation, passion and dedication are what which deliver a wine of elegance, barrels where it slowly ferments. drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose richness, and structure. It then matures in the same contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has barrels for 12 month (15% new remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s and the balance in one- to four- innovative approach in the northern appellation years old oak barrels). Aromas of of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; flowers (hawthorn and linden his expressive, character-driven wines have tree), white peach and a touch of helped breath new life into this highly- honey. A complex mouth and full- prestigious and acclaimed appellation. bodied, with aromatic power, finesse and complexity. This Together with their daughter Laure, who is now “Grand Vin” will open within 2 to head winemaker, the Colombos continue to 3 years but can be aged for 10 ensure the production of fine wines of typicity years. from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

10 APPELLATION // Hermitage AOC JEAN LUC COLOMBO Hermitage is a small appellation with 140 hectares (345 acres) of vineyards that are responsible for France's most enduringly Hermitage Rouge "Le Rouet" prestigious wines. Both red and white Hermitage wines are long-lived and full-bodied. Before the name "Hermitage" was granted GRAPE VARIETIES // international legal protection in 1937, it was 97% Syrah used by around the world as a stamp DID YOU KNOW? 3% Roussanne of high quality (and to fetch higher prices).

“Le Rouet” (the name of a The granite hillside where the Hermitage picturesque cove near ) vineyards are planted faces south, allowing for is made from hand-harvested STYLE // maximum sunlight throughout the day. grapes from 50-year-old vines. 15% of the wine is aged for 18- 20 months in new oak and the ABOUT THE WINERY // remaining 85% is aged for 1 to 4 Innovation, passion and dedication are what year-old oak barrels. The nose is drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose full of finesse with aromas of red contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has fruit, chocolate and spices. remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s Elegant and well-balanced, with innovative approach in the northern appellation great structure and an of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; impressive finish. his expressive, character-driven wines have helped breath new life into this highly- This is a Grand Vin that will show prestigious and acclaimed appellation. its greatness after a few years in the cellar. Together with their daughter Laure, who is now head winemaker, the Colombos continue to ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices. 11 APPELLATION // Crozes-Hermitage AOC JEAN LUC COLOMBO The Crozes-Hermitage AOC is an appellation of the northern Rhône Valley that is larger than the prestigious Crozes Hermitage "Les Fées Brunes" Hermitage appellation, but more prolific. More wine is sold under this appellation than any of the other seven northern Rhône appellations combined. GRAPE VARIETAL // The vast majority (around 90 percent) DID YOU KNOW? 100% Syrah of Crozes-Hermitage wines are red, and made predominantly from Syrah. The "Les Fées Brunes" (The Brunette Syrah’s origins have been remaining 10 percent are white Crozes- Fairies) is made from 60-year-old popularly debated, but its Hermitage Blanc wines made from vines from a single vineyard modern viticultural home is Roussanne and Marsanne. planted on the terraced granite unquestionably the Northern slopes. Rhône Valley. Today, Syrah is ABOUT THE WINERY // one of widely planted red wine Innovation, passion and dedication are what grape varieties. drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s STYLE // innovative approach in the northern appellation of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; his This wine is aged for 6 months in expressive, character-driven wines have helped oak barrels (15% new, 85% in 1 to 4- breath new life into this highly-prestigious and year-old oak barrels). acclaimed appellation. The palate offers a wonderful Together with their daughter Laure, who is now combination of the New World and head winemaker, the Colombos continue to Old World styles as this wine has lots ensure the production of fine wines of typicity of fresh cherry and black plum fruit from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as flavors against an intense, spicy, well as the Languedoc and Provence, while mineral background. maintaining sustainable farming practices. 12 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO IGP Mediterranee Méditérranée is an IGP title covering wines made "Les Collines de Laure" Syrah in a large area on the southeast coast of France, roughly corresponding to the GRAPE VARIETAL // region, as well as a part of the Rhône Valley. The 100% Syrah terroir here is varied, but is broadly characterized by both the very southern edges of the , and DID YOU KNOW? This wine is a blend of Syrah the warm, dry Mediterranean climate. The grapes from Northern Rhône Méditérranée IGP is widely used, as it provides an alternative geographical indicator without the This wine is named "Les Collines appellations, with 80% of grapes coming from young vines of stringent winemaking requirements and grape de Laure" (The Hills of Laure) variety selections imposed by the area’s AOC laws. after the hilly vineyards where Cornas and the remainder from St Laura used to play as a child. Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage. ABOUT THE WINERY // Innovation, passion and dedication are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has STYLE // remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s The wine is bottled after 7 innovative approach in the northern appellation months, with no oak used. of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven wines have On the nose, redcurrant, helped breath new life into this highly- raspberry, and slight spice. The prestigious and acclaimed appellation. palate offers elegant, refined, and feminine notes of wild strawberry, Together with their daughter Laure, who is now raspberry and violet lead way to a head winemaker, the Colombos continue to balanced finish. ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

13 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO IGP Mediterranee Méditérranée is an IGP title covering wines made "Les Collines de Laure" Syrah in a large area on the southeast coast of France, roughly corresponding to the Provence wine GRAPE VARIETAL // region, as well as a part of the Rhône Valley. The 100% Syrah terroir here is varied, but is broadly characterized by both the very southern edges of the Alps, and DID YOU KNOW? This wine is a blend of Syrah the warm, dry Mediterranean climate. The grapes from Northern Rhône Méditérranée IGP is widely used, as it provides an alternative geographical indicator without the This wine is named "Les Collines appellations, with 80% of grapes coming from young vines of stringent winemaking requirements and grape de Laure" (The Hills of Laure) variety selections imposed by the area’s AOC laws. after the hilly vineyards where Cornas and the remainder from St Laura used to play as a child. Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage. ABOUT THE WINERY // Innovation, passion and dedication are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has STYLE // remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s The wine is bottled after 7 innovative approach in the northern appellation months, with no oak used. of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven wines have On the nose, redcurrant, helped breath new life into this highly- raspberry, and slight spice. The prestigious and acclaimed appellation. palate offers elegant, refined, and feminine notes of wild strawberry, Together with their daughter Laure, who is now raspberry and violet lead way to a head winemaker, the Colombos continue to balanced finish. ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

14 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO IGP Mediterranee Méditérranée is an IGP title covering wines made "Les Collines de Laure" BLANC in a large area on the southeast coast of France, roughly corresponding to the Provence wine GRAPE VARIETAL // region, as well as a part of the Rhône Valley. The 50% Viognier terroir here is varied, but is broadly characterized 50% (Rolle) by both the very southern edges of the Alps, and DID YOU KNOW? the warm, dry Mediterranean climate. The This is a blend of 50% aromatic Méditérranée IGP is widely used, as it provides an alternative geographical indicator without the This wine is named "Les Collines Viognier from 20 year-old vines in and around St. Joseph (northern stringent winemaking requirements and grape de Laure" (The Hills of Laure) variety selections imposed by the area’s AOC laws. after the hilly vineyards where Rhone Valley) and 50% Vermentino Laura used to play as a child. (known as Rolle in France) from the Mediterranean in Provence. ABOUT THE WINERY // This is a wine with depth that Innovation, passion and dedication are what opens with a rich style due to the drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose Viognier and yet will remain long contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has on the palate due to the balance remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s afforded by the Vermentino blend. innovative approach in the northern appellation A traditional long fermentation at of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; cool temperatures to preserve the his expressive, character-driven wines have delicate aromas. It is bottled helped breath new life into this highly- immediately to preserve freshness. prestigious and acclaimed appellation.

STYLE // Together with their daughter Laure, who is now Elegant, dry, and balanced with head winemaker, the Colombos continue to refreshing notes of pear, peach, ensure the production of fine wines of typicity apricot and white flowers. from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

15 APPELLATION // Côtes du Rhône JEAN-LUC COLOMBO GRAPE VARIETIES // Côtes du Rhône is a region-wide appellation 70% Viognier within Rhone valley. First introduced in 30% Roussanne November 1937 as a catch-all title, the Côtes Du Rhône ‘‘La Redonne’’ appellation covers red, and white wines Viognier brings finesse and from more than 170 villages. Only a small aromatic richness of flowers while proportion of the appellation’s wines are the Roussanne brings strength white. The Rhône Valley climate varies and round aromas of yellow fruit. measurably from north to south. The DID YOU KNOW? northern Rhône climate is cooler and more continental than the south, which has “La Redonne” is the name of a Mediterranean influences. picturesque cove in the Cote Bleue where Jean-Luc Colombo STYLE // spent his youth. This Côtes du Rhône is made with ABOUT THE WINERY // 20-year-old Voigner vines from Innovation, passion and dedication are what The image of the foliage along gravelly, alluvial terraces located drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose the cove is depicted on the label just south of Condrieu, and contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has as drawn by artist, painter, Roussanne grown on 30-year-old remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s illustrator and long-time family vines near the appellation of St. innovative approach in the northern friend, Marie Annick Dutreil. Each Joseph. appellation of Cornas was nothing short of of JLC’s labels are designed with revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven a unique and meaningful water This wine aged for 12 months with wines have helped breath new life into this color which tells the story of each 80% on its lees in tanks to enhance highly-prestigious and acclaimed appellation. of his wines. freshness and the remaining 20% in two-three year old barrels. Thanks Together with their daughter Laure, who is to both terroir and the aging now head winemaker, the Colombos continue process, the result is a medium- to ensure the production of fine wines of bodied wine. Viognier brings finesse typicity from major appellations of the Rhône and aromas of flowers and tropical Valley, as well as the Languedoc and fruit while the Roussanne brings a Provence, while maintaining sustainable creamy feel with notes of almond, farming practices. anise and yellow apple. 16 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO Côtes du Rhône Côtes du Rhône is a region-wide appellation within Rhone valley. First introduced in Côtes du Rhône "Les Forots" November 1937 as a catch-all title, the appellation covers red, rosé and white wines from more than 170 villages. Only a GRAPE VARIETAL // small proportion of the appellation’s wines 51% Grenache are white. The Rhône Valley climate varies DID YOU KNOW? 49% Syrah measurably from north to south. The northern Rhône climate is cooler and more "Les Forots" (The Forest) Côtes The Syrah hails from the continental than the south, which has du Rhône Rouge is made from Northern Rhône and the Mediterranean influences. 60-year-old vines in the northern Grenache is sourced from Rhône Valley. The Syrah grapes vineyards located in are from a limestone outcrop Southern Rhône. ABOUT THE WINERY // within the Cornas appellation. Innovation, passion and dedication are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose STYLE // contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has The wine is matured for 9 months remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s in oak barrels, with 25% in one- innovative approach in the northern appellation to four-year-old barrels. of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven wines have The result is a harmonious and helped breath new life into this highly- elegantly structured wine with prestigious and acclaimed appellation. appealing aromas of violets and white flowers which lead to a Together with their daughter Laure, who is now clean finish dominated by ripe head winemaker, the Colombos continue to berry fruits (raspberries, ensure the production of fine wines of typicity blackberries and blueberries) from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as licorice and spices. well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices. 17 APPELLATION // Côtes du Rhône JEAN LUC COLOMBO Côtes du Rhône is a region-wide appellation within Rhone valley. First Côtes du Rhône introduced in November 1937 as a catch-all Rouge "Les Abeilles" title, the appellation covers red, rosé and white wines from more than 170 villages. GRAPE VARIETIES// Only a small proportion of the appellation’s 60% Grenache wines are white. The Rhône Valley climate DID YOU KNOW? 30% Syrah varies measurably from north to south. The 10% Mouvèdre northern Rhône climate is cooler and more continental than the south, which has “Les Abeilles” (The Bees) is named Mediterranean influences for the bees that inhabit the vineyards where this Côtes du Rhône is produced. The bees thrive ABOUT THE WINERY // in these vineyards because no harsh STYLE // Innovation, passion and dedication are pesticides are used. Grapes are grown on 25-year- what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, old vines and are harvested whose contributions to Rhône Valley Colony Collapse Disorder is manually. After fermentation winemaking has remained unparalleled threatening honeybees and their the wine is refined for 10 since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach crucial role in agriculture. The months in stainless steel tanks in the northern appellation of Cornas was Colombo family is committed to before bottling. nothing short of revolutionary; his combatting this global concern expressive, character-driven wines have along with Taub Family Selections, The result is a wine that helped breath new life into this highly- who together have developed the expresses on the nose prestigious and acclaimed appellation. Bee Helpful Program. For every seductive aromas of red fruits, consumer purchase of Jean-Luc coriander and bay leaf. This is Together with their daughter Laure, who is Colombo Les Abeilles Côte du Rhône a fresh and silky wine, with now head winemaker, the Colombos Rouge or Blanc, a donation is made notes of licorice and spice on continue to ensure the production of fine to the UC Davis Department of the palate. wines of typicity from major appellations of Entomology in support of their the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc research to help restore healthy and Provence, while maintaining honey bee colonies. sustainable farming practices. 18 APPELLATION // Côtes du Rhône JEAN LUC COLOMBO GRAPE VARIETIES // Côtes du Rhône is a region-wide appellation Côtes du Rhône 80% Clairette within Rhone valley. First introduced in 20% Roussanne November 1937 as a catch-all title, the Blanc "Les Abeilles" appellation covers red, rosé and white wines Clairette is a light-colored grape from more than 170 villages. Only a small variety that grows throughout proportion of the appellation’s wines are . Roussanne white. The Rhône Valley climate varies DID YOU KNOW? grapes are used as a key measurably from north to south. The ingredient in blends of northern Rhône climate is cooler and more “Les Abeilles” (The Bees) is named the northern Rhône. continental than the south, which has for the bees that inhabit the Mediterranean influences. vineyards where this Côtes du Rhône is produced. The bees thrive ABOUT THE WINERY // in these vineyards because no harsh Innovation, passion and dedication are pesticides are used. STYLE // what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, Right after the fermentation, the whose contributions to Rhône Valley Colony Collapse Disorder is Clairette is aged in tanks while the winemaking has remained unparalleled threatening honeybees and their Roussanne matures separately in since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach crucial role in agriculture. The oak (2-5 year-old barrels) for 6 in the northern appellation of Cornas was Colombo family is committed to months. The final result is a wine nothing short of revolutionary; his combatting this global concern with intense floral aromas and expressive, character-driven wines have along with Taub Family Selections, scents of peach and melon followed helped breath new life into this highly- who together have developed the by herbal and mineral notes. On the prestigious and acclaimed appellation. Bee Helpful Program. For every palate, this is a complex, crisp, and consumer purchase of Jean-Luc well-balanced wine with flavors of Together with their daughter Laure, who is Colombo Les Abeilles Côte du Rhône stone fruit, citrus and pear. now head winemaker, the Colombos Rouge or Blanc, a donation is made continue to ensure the production of fine to the UC Davis Department of wines of typicity from major appellations of Entomology in support of their the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc research to help restore healthy and Provence, while maintaining honey bee colonies. sustainable farming practices. 19 JEAN LUC COLOMBO APPELLATION // La Dame du Rouet Rosé Côteaux d’Aix en Provence Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is a key French wine appellation located in the Provence GRAPE VARIETAL // wine region. Wines from this appellation can be rosé, red and white – and in that order of 40% Syrah DID YOU KNOW? importance. The soil here is mostly limestone 40% Cinsault either as clay or as drier, stonier soils. The ”Blue Coast” (Côte Bleue) 20% Grenache just west of , stands out as an exceptional isthmus of land full of small streams and rocky ABOUT THE WINERY // coves. Beloved by Jean-Luc since STYLE // Innovation, passion and dedication are what his childhood, he often sailed in drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose the surrounding waters. Upon his Made using the traditional “saignée” method. Refined in contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has return to shore, he always remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s thanked the Lady of “Le Rouet” stainless steel tanks for 5 months at low temperatures. No malolactic innovative approach in the northern (a picturesque cove) for his safe appellation of Cornas was nothing short of return. The cove is named for a fermentation occurs in order to keep freshness and acidity. revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven church that sits atop a hill on the wines have helped breath new life into this blue coast. The wine has delicate, fresh fruit highly-prestigious and acclaimed appellation. aromas with a touch of spice. Full bodied yet crisp and finessed with Together with their daughter Laure, who is now complex flavors such as redcurrants head winemaker, the Colombos continue to and raspberries, but also some ensure the production of fine wines of typicity aromas of rosemary, from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as , fennel and pine. well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

20 APPELLATION // JEAN LUC COLOMBO Méditérranée IGP Méditérranée is an IGP title covering wines made in a large area on the southeast coast Cape Bleu Rosé of France. The terroir is varied, but is broadly characterized by both the very southern edges of the Alps, and the warm, dry Mediterranean climate. A large proportion of GRAPE VARIETAL // Méditérranée IGP wines are rosé, and are DID YOU KNOW? 67% Syrah made in a typical Provençal style. 33% Mourvèdre The ”Blue Coast” (Côte Bleue) just west of Marseille, stands out as an exceptional isthmus of land full of small streams and rocky ABOUT THE WINERY // coves. Beloved by Jean-Luc since Innovation, passion and dedication are what his childhood, he often sailed in STYLE // drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose the surrounding waters. Upon his Made using the traditional contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has return to shore, he always “saignée” method. Fermentation remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s thanked the Lady of “Le Rouet” occurs at low temperature for 3 innovative approach in the northern (a picturesque cove) for his safe weeks to preserve primary appellation of Cornas was nothing short of return. The cove is named for a aromas in stainless steel vats. revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven church that sits atop a hill on the Seductive, fresh and full of wines have helped breath new life into this blue coast. finesse. On the nose, subtle hints highly-prestigious and acclaimed appellation. of peach, rose petal, watermelon, and tropical fruit. The palate Together with their daughter Laure, who is now shows dry, round, and full finesse head winemaker, the Colombos continue to with notes of fresh berries. ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

21 APPELLATION // GRAPE VARIETAL // Pays d'Oc IGP JEAN LUC COLOMBO 100% Viogner Pays d'Oc is the IGP title for red, white and rosé wines that are made in a large area on Viogner “La Violette" Viognier is a white-wine grape the southern coast of France. It produces the variety known for producing majority of the country’s IGP wines. Broadly textural, aromatic wines with speaking, the Pays d’Oc area has a pronounced stonefruit flavors. Mediterranean climate with hot, dry Viogner is not as common since it summers and mild winters, with most DID YOU KNOW? is difficult to cultivate and not rainfall compressed into spring and autumn. naturally predisposed to Most Pays d’Oc wines are labeled varietally, producing healthy, reliable yields. and allow many grape varieties – including “The Violette” is named for its Mediterranean grapes like Grenache and wild flower bouquet: possessing . delicate aromatics notes of peaches, dried fruit and white flowers. STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // Made from 100% Viognier from 20 Innovation, passion and dedication are what year-old vines. The fermentation drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose takes place mostly in stainless steel contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has tanks except for 20% that ferments remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s separately in barriques. The wine innovative approach in the northern then spends 6 months on lees – appellation of Cornas was nothing short of 70% in tanks, and 30% in one-, two- revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven and three-year-old barrels. wines have helped breath new life into this highly-prestigious and acclaimed appellation. On the nose, a wild flower bouquet, possessing delicate aromatics of Together with their daughter Laure, who is now peaches, dried fruit and white head winemaker, the Colombos continue to flowers. An elegant, dry wine with ensure the production of fine wines of typicity rich flavors of acacia flowers, from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as yellow peaches and exotic fruits. well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices. 22