Version longue du domaine François Villard is a sublime Saint Peray aged 18 months in casks. This gourmet wine develops aromas of flowers and yellow fruit, supported by toasty notes. Good cellaring potential
Version longue du domaine François Villard is a sublime Saint Peray aged 18 months in casks. This gourmet wine develops aromas of flowers and yellow fruit, supported by toasty notes. Good cellaring potential
A former chef, François Villard, who has decided to lead his vineyard in certified organic agriculture since 2019, produces Northern Rhône Valley wines rather on finesse. Here, the emphasis is not on opulence, but on ripeness without heaviness; the wines are long and straightforward, while respecting the fruit. Guide RVF des meilleurs vins de France 2020: 2 stars (very great estate). "Just because the troublemaker François Villard doesn't take himself seriously doesn't mean we shouldn't treat his work with the attention it deserves. This self-taught winegrower likes concentrated, late harvests, so as to achieve perfect ripeness rather than over-ripeness. In reds, La Brocarde in côte-rotie and Reflet in saint joseph are often among the greatest successes of the sector. The whites are generous"
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100% marsanne
Crayfish gratins, monkfish, white pudding
A Cairanne rouge du domaine Richaud very representative of the estate. The color of this organic wine is dense with ripe red fruit. A touch of blackcurrant and morello cherry on the nose. Plenty of volume on the palate, building on the aromas of the nose, ending on a lovely, clean finish with supple tannins.
RVF : 93/100
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This Pinot Noir from Domaine des Ronces impressed us with its precision and finesse. On the nose, this organic Jura wine develops notes of red berries. On the palate, its silky texture and balance make it a wine of great delicacy. For white meat and fish.
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Poivre et Sol du Domaine François Villard is a superb Saint-Joseph, powerful and racy; it develops on notes of forest fruits, pepper and raisins. Drink with decanting or cellar for 5-8 years.
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The condrieu grand Vallon du domaine François Villard is aged 11 months in oak barrels with 35% new barrels. Very fruity with aromas of white peaches and a beautiful minerality, this is a magnificent Condrieu of great finesse.Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 93/100
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The Saint-Peray Version du domaine François Villard is made predominantly from marsanne. This Rhone Valley wine has that extra touch of vivacity that makes this cuvée so charming, even in hot years. A lovely gastronomic wine that awaits baked fish, for example.
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The Saint-Joseph reflet du domaine François Villard possesses lovely substance and concentration. This Rhone Valley wine is elegant, developing notes of white pepper, raspberry, cedar and spices. To be enjoyed over 10 years! Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 94/100
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Version longue du domaine François Villard is a sublime Saint Peray aged 18 months in casks. This gourmet wine develops aromas of flowers and yellow fruit, supported by toasty notes. Good cellaring potential