Pierre Jean Villa Saint Joseph Tilde 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Saint Joseph Tilde
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Joseph (Northern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93 (2020). Jeb Dunnuck 93 (2019). RVF / other guides typically ~92–93 for adjacent vintages

Tasting Note
Concentrated northern-Rhône Syrah: steeped black cherry and dark plum with licorice, smoked meat, white pepper and violet florals. Full, round palate with smoky mineral backnote, black pepper spice and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, game (venison), beef stew, aged cheeses, charcuterie. Asian: Korean BBQ/bulgogi, char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, Peking duck, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine fruit; fermentations with a high proportion (~60%+) whole clusters; maceration on skins; élevage up to 24 months in a mix of large barrels and 500L demi-muids; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Pierre-Jean Villa (est. 2008–09) farms ~20 ha across the Northern Rhône. Tildé is a small-production old-vine cuvée from four parcels (planted 1963–1970) around Sarras (c.1 ha; ~3,000 bottles).