Where in France is the Rhone Valley and the vineyards of Jean-Luc Colombo?
Background
Innovation, passion and dedication are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking are unparalleled. A devotee of the Syrah grape and armed with a pharmacy degree, Jean-Luc and his wife, Anne, opened their wine laboratory in 1984, “Centre Oenologique des Côtes du Rhône.” For their significant life-long contributions to their country, both Jean-Luc and Anne have been awarded the French Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian award. The Colombo’s innovative approach in the northern appellation of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary. Today, Jean-Luc Colombo’s wines express the typicity of their terroir with elegance and character, from the Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône to his Provençal rosés.
 A horse strolls through the vineyards in the the Rhone Valley Vineyards of Jean-Luc Colombo.
Life-long beekeepers, they have dedicated their Côtes du Rhône wines, Les Abeilles (in French “The Bees”), to these precious animals who help pollinate their vineyards and fruit trees. As bee colonies have been declining globally at alarming rates, the Colombo’s have been committed to solving this problem with the development of the Bee Helpful Program, whereby a portion of each bottle sold of Les Abeilles goes to Entomology research. 
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Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles Cotes du Rhone
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Rhône Valley (Côtes du Rhône), France Varietal Composition: 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre Cooperage: Stainless steel tanks Aging: 10 Months Additional Notes: “Les Abeilles” (The Bees) is named for the bees that inhabit the vineyards in the southern Rhône Valley where this Côtes du Rhône is produced. The bees thrive in these vineyards because no harsh pesticides are used. Colony Collapse Disorder is threatening honey bees and their crucial role in agriculture. For every consumer purchase of Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles (“the bees”) Côte du Rhône Rouge or Blanc a donation is made to the UC Davis Department of Entomology in support of their research to help restore healthy honey bee colonies. Tasting NotesIntense purple color. On the nose, Seductive aromas of red fruits,coriander and bay leaf. This is a fresh and silky wine, with notes of licorice and spice on the palate. A food-friendly wine which will perfectly match
grilled lamb, pork and assorted cheeses. It's full bodied and plump but balanced by crisp acidity and a firm, tannic finish. An easy-drinking but classic Côtes du Rhône, it has just a hint of mineral intensity. Enjoy now–2021. Current Vintage Ratings and Accolades90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
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