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Domaine François Villard

2023 Collines Rhodaniennes IGP Les Contours de Mairlant

François's Collines Rhodaniennes IGP wines are for the wine nerds that do their homework. These parcels are located in Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, the two northernmost communes of the 26 allowed to make wine as Saint-Joseph, yet these particular parcels are not technically within the official AOC boundaries, despite their excellent south east exposure and classic granitic soils and the wine is thereby less expensive, providing the perfect entry point for those curious to see how Villard works with Marsanne & Roussanne.
France
White
Still
Organic
Vegan
Oak ageing

Region:  Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf

Appellation:  Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

Varietal/Blend:  85% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne

ABV:  13.0%

Vineyard & Vine Age: The grapes for this wine come from organic estate vineyards in Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf and Chavanay. Grown on granite soils with southern exposure, the 20-year-old vines are densely planted at 8,000 vines per hectare with low 35 hl/ha yields.

Cellar: The grapes for this wine are directly pressed to French oak for a cool fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 10 months in French oak on the fine lees, enhancing texture and complexity.

CSPC:  123971

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