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Domaine François Villard

2012 Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet

From a wonderful vintage that is excellent to enjoy now comes Villard’s Gran Reflet, a wine taken from the same finished ferment as Reflet (see the write up on Reflet for all the vineyard and fermentation info) but these particular barrels were chosen to double their élevage time to 30 months (rather than 18), and then held back to age further in bottle in the cellars at the domain. Only 2,270 bottles made. 13%. Drink now or continue cellaring for up to 25 years (i.e. twelve years further). A phenomenal treat. Truly flaunts the rewards of patience.
France
Red
Still
Organic
Vegan
Oak ageing

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

ABV:  13.0%

Vineyard & Vine Age: François Villard Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet comes from a selection of François’s best Syrah parcels in northern Saint-Joseph, including Limony, Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf, Chavanay, and Félines. The 25-year-old vines, planted on steep terraces, grow in mica-schists over weathered granites.

Cellar: This wine is fermented 100% whole cluster with indigenous yeast in open top wood and stainless steel, with 14 days of maceration. Then, it is aged 30 months in French oak barrels, and a decade in bottle before release.

CSPC:  123991

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