Pierre Jean Villa Saint Joseph Preface 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Saint Joseph Preface
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Joseph (Northern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino avg ~4. 0/5; RVF noted 16/20 (reference to related vintages) and awarded the estate 2 stars (Guide RVF 2024); Bettane+Desseauve 4 stars (2024)

Tasting Note
Deep red with aromas of black cherry, plum, violets and black pepper. Palate offers ripe dark fruit, savory spice, stony minerality, fresh acidity and supple, silky tannins leading to a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast duck, braised beef, steak, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki duck, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah, partially destemmed with ~20-day maceration. Aged 12–13 months in older 225L barrels and 500–600L demi-muids; light racking/filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine founded by Pierre‑Jean Villa (est. 2009). About 17 ha across key northern Rhône crus; Villa trained in Burgundy and focuses on precise, perfumed Syrah expressions.