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Domaine François Villard

2022 Saint-Joseph AOC Mairlant Rouge

From the Mairlant vineyard, François Villard’s first Syrah vineyard and the site closest to his cellars in Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône. These and the vines of Poncins are those he knows most intimately. These 33 year-old vines face south east at a density of 5,000-8,000 vines per hectare on decomposed granite. Yields of only 42hl/ha. 100% whole cluster, 14 days of maceration in open wood vats and stainless, then 18 months in oak barrels. 13.5%. 21,000 bottles made. Cellaring potential: 20 years.
France
Red
Still
Organic
Vegan
Oak ageing

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

ABV:  13.5%

Vineyard & Vine Age: The grapes for this wine come from organic estate vineyards in Ardoix, Chavanay, and Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf. The 33-year-old vines, planted at 5,000–8,000 per hectare on steep terraces, grow in decomposed granite, gneiss, and schist soils.

Cellar: François Villard Saint-Joseph AOC Mairlant Rouge is fermented 100% whole cluster with indigenous yeast, macerated 14 days in open wood vats and stainless. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, developing depth, structure, and complexity.

CSPC:  123989

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