Pierre Jean Villa Condrieu Jardin Suspendu 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Condrieu Jardin Suspendu
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Condrieu, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Viognier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
11-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews for the 2022: Decanter ~96/100; Revue du Vin de France ~94/100; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~95; Jancis Robinson ~16/20. (Multiple merchant reviews agree on high scores

Tasting Note
Perfumed and concentrated: white flowers, jasmine and stone fruit (apricot, poached pear), hints of lychee and citrus zest, with saline minerality, creamy mid-palate and bright, tight acidity leading to a long, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, monkfish, creamy risotto, roast poultry with herbs. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, soy‑ginger Bresse chicken, Thai coconut curry, Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Whole-bunch pressing, cold settling (12–24h), fermentation in large oak demi-muids/foudre with temperature control; aged ~12 months in demi-muids (500–600L) before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Pierre‑Jean Villa (est. 2009) farms steep, south-facing granite terraces in the northern Rhône; known for artisanal viticulture and precise, oak‑measured élevage of Viognier and Syrah parcels.