1997 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas La Louvée

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  2/7/2008 - dbkitc wrote: 84 Points

  (at The Modern NYC) - Must have been something in the air – this was no where near as sweet, voluptuous and long as past bottles. I think maybe there was a bit of TCA but this blew off after about 30 minutes which TCA doesn’t do. Therefore, just an off bottle in my opinion. (84)

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  8/10/2007 - dbkitc wrote: 92 Points

  (at The Modern – NYC) Opened rather disjointed but came on with a flourish. Great depth, exotic, a flamboyant wine that maintains grace and balance. I like this a lot. (92)

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  3/28/2007 - dbkitc wrote: 94 Points

  (at The Modern – NYC) I have never had a wine from this producer before, but I hope to have many more. Recommended by Stephan, the incredible sommelier at The Modern. This wine sits beautifully along the line of traditional and modern. There is a deep ruby color followed by a powerful nose of red and black berries, spice and meat. In the mouth, the wine just exploded with full yet silky plum flavors. While more fruit dominated than other Cornas producers I have tasted (Verset, Voge, Clape), this was beautifully balanced, exciting and I don’t see any of the “modern aspects” as a detractor in quality here – even though I normally would. Maybe it’s the balance or purity of fruit that I like so much? Bottom line: This is damn beautiful wine, probably the best bottle of Cornas I have tasted. (94)

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