Reflection - Saint -Joseph - 2022 - Francois Villard - 0.75l

An elegant and racy syrah, capturing all the richness and finesse of the terroir of Saint-Joseph.

📋 Features

• Name : Saint-Joseph AOC
• Grape variety (s) : 100% Syrah
• Vintage : 2022
• Certification : Not specified
• Terroir : Steep granite soils typical of the appellation, offering freshness and minerality
• Vinification & breeding : Traditional fermentation, breeding in oak barrels for several months to refine the structure and enrich the aromatic profile
• Alcohol : Not specified

🍇 Tasting notes

• Dress : Deep red with purplish reflections
• Nose : Expressive and intense, revealing aromas of ripe red and black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), floral notes (violet) and a peppery touch characteristic of syrah
• Mouth : Flexible and silky attack, fine and well integrated tannins, balance between power and freshness, with spicy nuances and beautiful minerality
• Final : Long and persistent, marked by an elegant depth and notes of licorice and graphite

🍴 Potting & Wine agreements

Ideal with:

• 🥩 Roasted lamb, grilled beef or sauce - The power of the wine sublimates red meats
• 🍲 Bourguignon beef, cassoulet - Velvet Tanins agree perfectly with the simmered dishes
• 🧀 Cantal, Roquefort - The structure of the wine balances refined and powerful cheeses

🗓 Aging potential

To be enjoyed now to appreciate its delicacy and aromatic intensity, or to be preserved until 2032 For an evolution towards more complex notes and an even more silky texture.

🏰 Domain presentation

THE Domaine François Villard is an essential reference for wines from the northern Rhône valley. This passionate and demanding winemaker develops precise and balanced terroir wines. "Reflection" 2022 is a perfect expression of the Saint-Joseph, offering power, finesse and superb capacity for childcare.