Pierre-Jean Villa - Saint-Joseph Préface 2022
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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92/100
RVF
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92/100
Vinous
Préface is a call to discover the wines of Pierre-Jean Villa. Grapes de-stemmed and long-macerated, this Saint Joseph presents a beautiful precision of fruit with a subtle peppery, mineral note. On the palate, it's greedy with spicy accents, and lingers well thanks to its supple, fresh texture. A fine introduction!
Features
Estate
Pierre-Jean Villa
Cuvée
Préface
Vintage
2022
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Schist and gneiss soils on granitic bedrock, south/southeast exposure, vines aged 30 to 90 years.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Partial destemming, sorting, maceration for 20 days
Breeding
14 months in 500-litre barrels and demi-muids, racking and blending 6 weeks before bottling
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Robe with purplish highlights
Nose
Racy with fine pepper and peat, fresh peppery and fruity aromas
Mouth
Light and elegant, precise and mineral
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 h before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with boudin with 2 apples, roast quail, boletus risotto, veal kidneys, a piece of beef...
Pierre-Jean Villa
Saint-Joseph
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 93/100 (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 various plots and the precise work in the cellar enable him to produce Saint Joseph, Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie wines 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
Rated wine (guide 2023) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
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 (guide 2022) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
1/5
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Note and review by M. RICHARD B. Published on 28/02/2024
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