Pierre Jean Villa Cote Rotie Carmina 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Cote Rotie Carmina
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte‑Rôtie (Ampuis), Northern Rhône.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93 (noted for plump blue-fruit and savory mineral layers). Bettane & Desseauve 95 (praise for freshness, purity and tannin structure)

Tasting Note
Crimson Syrah with black/blue fruit, violet and cracked pepper, smoked-meat and iron mineral notes; fresh acidity, velvety tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: ribeye, roast lamb, venison, duck confit, aged Comté, blue cheese. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Szechuan beef, mushroom hot pot, Japanese teriyaki duck.

Production Method
Partial destemming, 17–20 day maceration; matured 18–24 months in 500L demi‑muids and barrels. Minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Small domaine founded by Pierre‑Jean Villa (est. 2009); ~17 ha across Rhône appellations, focused on precision, steep granitic terraces and meticulous viticulture.