Jean-Luc Colombo, Cornas (Rhône Valley, France) La Louvée 2009

($70, Palm Bay International):  La Louvée (“she-wolf”) comes from 70-yr old Syrah vines planted on “only” a 30-degree slope.  Organic matter covers the granite and gives the wine a slighter rounder sense than the Les Ruchots (also reviewed this week).  Fruit flavors are more apparent with minerality in the background.  Nuances of bacon-fat add an exotic touch.  A classy Cornas 93 Michael Apstein Dec 13, 2011