Pierre-Jean Villa - Primavera Viognier 2021
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
89/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"So delicious"
Primavera refers to the scents of spring, and thus to the flowers lining the rows of vines. A poem for this well-bred Viognier with its invigorating style and aromas of spices, lemon, orange and nectarine. Full of sap, fresh with juicy acidity.
Features
Estate
Pierre-Jean Villa
Cuvée
Primavera
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Viognier
Terroirs
Light soils composed of gneiss, sometimes schist, on a granitic base, south/southeast exposure.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole grapes are poured into the press case by case, settled at low temperature for 12 to 24 hours, then vinified in ½ 500-litre muids with temperature control.
Breeding
12 months in ½ 500-litre muids
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep yellow-green
Nose
Floral aromas reminiscent of spring ("primavera" in Spanish), invigorating with notes of spices, lemon, orange and nectarine.
Mouth
Full of sap, fresh with juicy acidity
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with river fish, roast poultry or a platter of Ardèche cheeses...
Pierre-Jean Villa
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 89/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
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
Rated area (2023 guide) Recommended
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
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY C. Published on 26/11/2024
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Note and review by M. GUILLAUME Q. Published on 08/12/2023
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Note and review by Mme FRANCOISE R. Published on 11/08/2023
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