Pierre Jean Villa Saint Joseph Tilde 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Jean Villa
Label Name:
 
Saint Joseph Tilde
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:
 
16-17°C

Awards/Ratings
93/100 (La Revue du Vin de France) cited for Tildé; positive merchant reviews (93/100 noted) and wide acclaim from Rhône specialists

Tasting Note
Deep ruby Syrah showing blackberry, cassis, violet, black pepper and smoked-mineral notes. Energetic, concentrated palate with juicy acidity, fine tannins and a long floral-spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted or grilled lamb, braised beef, duck breast, mushroom risotto, steak. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Peking duck, yakitori, soba with shiitake.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, partially destemmed grapes; ~20-day maceration, part in demi-muids; aged ~24 months in used oak and 500L demi-muids; biodynamic/organic practices reported.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Pierre-Jean Villa (est. 2009) based in Chavanay; holdings across Northern Rhône, old Syrah vines (~30–40 yrs); winemaker trained at Clos de Tart and worked with regional notable domaines.