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Pierre-Jean Villa - Esprit d'Antan Syrah 2020

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

93/100

Bettane & Desseauve

syrah
end
precise

"A subtle Syrah, full of finesse!"

"Tasted before bottling. Lovely, deep, fruity nose, very aromatic (crushed raspberry), an aromatic marker of schist soils. On the palate, a loose, elegant juice, not yet fully in place on the day of our tasting, but it will assert its staying power once in bottle." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)

Features

Estate

Pierre-Jean Villa

Cuvée

Esprit d'Antan

Vintage

2020

Designation

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Syrah, vignes âgées de 10 ans

Terroirs

Slopes of schist and quartz covered with clay

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Grapes partially destemmed, then sorted on a vibrating table and transferred to vats by conveyor belt. Maceration for 20 days in 500-litre demi-muids.

Breeding

24 months in 500-litre demi-muids.

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep color tending to black

Nose

Finishes with notes of black fruit, vanilla and spices.

Mouth

Tasty and delicious, with fine tannins and good length

Serve

AT 15-16°C

Open

1/2h before service

Drink from

2023

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with steak au poivre, daube provençale, grilled poultry...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 93/100

Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the wine:

Tasted before bottling. Lovely, deep, fruity nose, very aromatic (crushed raspberry), an aromatic marker of schist soils. On the palate, a loose, elegant juice, not yet fully in place on the day of our tasting, but which will assert its strength once bottled.

About the domain :

What a meteoric rise for this new winegrower, who has only been in business since 2009. The constant care he devotes to his different plots and the precise work in the cellar enable him to produce wines in Saint Joseph, Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie that are on the podium of their respective appellations. In 2020, the côte-rôtie fongeant will approach perfection. The challenge for enthusiasts will be to get their hands on a few bottles.

Decanter

Decanter

Rated area (2023 guide) Recommended

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Created in 2008, this estate has gone from strength to strength. It has gradually expanded without losing its philosophy: to produce wines with identity. In the reds, the proportion of whole grapes varies according to the cuvée. High-quality ageing enhances and refines the wines, without over-pommading them. White wines retain their finesse. The quality and homogeneity of the entire production are remarkable.

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

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