Pierre Jean Villa Cote Rotie Carmina 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Cote Rotie Carmina
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Josh Raynolds (Vinous) 93 pts; John Gilman (View from the Cellar) 91+; WineReviewOnline/Michael Franz 93; La Revue du Vin de France 17/20; Bettane & Desseauve 16/20

Tasting Note
Black and red berries, cracked pepper, violet and cured-meat/smoky notes with mineral grip; velvety texture, fine tannins and long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, venison, grilled ribeye, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, soy-braised beef, mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Partial whole-cluster fermentation (large % whole berries), long maceration (~17–20 days), aged 24 months in demi-muids and French oak barrels; minimal intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Pierre-Jean Villa founded his domaine after Burgundy and Rhône experience (est. c.2009); works steep Côte‑Rôtie terraces, low-intervention viticulture and small-lot cuvées.