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What we tasted in January 2021

  • Jan 16, 2021

In January we were treated to a wonderful Zoom presentation and wines by Laure Columbo of Jean-Luc Colombo and Michelle Barrie of Mentzendorff. We are grateful to Mentzendorff for making this tasting possible.


Jean-Luc Colombo is one of France’s most talented and creative winemakers based in Cornas, crafting first-class wines from the Northern Rhone Valley and Southern France. Laure is Vineyard Manager and Winemaker working alongside her father.


For more information:


The wines tasted were:

  1. Picpoul de Pinet Les Girelles 2018 75cl (100% Picpoul Blanc)

  2. St Péray La Belle de Mai 2016 – Organic 75cl (60% Roussanne 40% Marsanne) 

  3. Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles Rouge 2016 37.5cl (1/3 Grenache 1/3 Syrah 1/3 Mourvèdre)

  4. Cairanne Le Pavillon Des Courtisanes 2018 75cl (80% Grenache 20% Syrah) 


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Next tasting - Friday 8th January

  • Dec 13, 2020

In January Mentzendorff will be hosting a tasting of Rhone/ Mediterranean wines from Jean-Luc Colombo, one of France’s most talented and creative winemakers based in Cornas.

Jean-Luc is the star Rhone producer in the Mentzendorff portfolio, crafting first-class wines from the Northern Rhone Valley and Southern France. We are grateful to Mentzendorff for making this tasting possible. The event will be hosted by Jean-Luc’s daughter, Laure, who is Vineyard Manager and Winemaker working alongside her father.


For more information:Web: vinscolombo.fr/en/


Note: This tasting will be presented via Zoom. Members are contacted prior to each tasting to order any wines they wish to try. 

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