COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
François Villard
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Saint-Joseph Reflet from François Villard is a 2019 vintage red wine made from 100% Syrah, hailing from the Saint-Joseph AOC in the Northern Rhône Valley. This wine is distinguished by its characteristic peppery notes, a hallmark of the appellation. François Villard, a former chef, established his domaine and is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of his vineyards, which are planted on steep, granite-laden slopes. The estate has embraced organic viticulture, with all vineyard work conducted by hand to ensure meticulous attention to detail and optimal grape maturity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€43
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
François Villard transitioned from chef to winemaker in 1989.
Fact 02
The estate is officially certified organic since August 2022.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated on steep hillside terraces.
Fact 04
Hand-harvesting is employed to ensure optimal ripeness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Saint-Joseph Reflet François Villard 2019 involves meticulous vineyard management, with the estate holding official organic certification since August 2022. All work in the vines is performed by hand, and harvest decisions are made on a plot-by-plot basis to ensure optimal ripeness. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, with details specific to this vintage not provided but generally characterized by careful winemaking practices. The wine is then aged in barrels; for a previous vintage, this involved 17 months in a mix of new and used oak, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity.
