Pierre Jean Villa Cote Rotie Carmina 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Cote Rotie Carmina
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte‑Rôtie, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah (small accidental Viognier vines sometimes present)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted descriptors and scores from major critics/merchants: Wine Spectator ~93 (near vintages), Vinous ~93, Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, Decanter recommended; generally rated in the low‑to‑mid 90s by multiple reviewers

Tasting Note
Dense crimson Syrah with blackberry, black cherry, violet, cracked pepper, smoked meat and dark chocolate; crushed‑granite minerality, silky fine tannins and juicy acidity leading to a long, savory finish with licorice and garrigue notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck confit/duck à l'orange, game (venison), aged Comté or blue cheese. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Szechuan beef, spicy miso‑glazed short ribs, hearty noodle stews.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; partial destemming with ~30–50% whole clusters; maceration ~17–20 days; aged 18–24 months in 500L demi‑muids and large oak vats; minimal intervention, indigenous yeasts; typically bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Pierre‑Jean Villa launched his domaine c.2008 (family viticulture background). ~17 ha across Côte‑Rôtie, Condrieu and St‑Joseph; steep granitic terraces; organic/biodynamic practices and low‑intervention cellar work led by Pierre‑Jean and his children.