Francois Villard Saint-Joseph Poivre et Sol 2021 (750ml)
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Description
François Villard's Saint-Joseph Poivre et Sol is a 2021 Syrah from France's northern Rhône valley, made in a style that emphasizes freshness and structure over extraction. The wine draws from various communes across Saint-Joseph's northern reaches, made partly from purchased grapes and wine, with 85% whole-bunch fermentation and a light hand in the cellar.
Black pepper emerges as the wine's defining aromatic note, a welcome presence in contemporary northern Rhône Syrah. Oregano adds herbal complexity. Medium-bodied and well-concentrated on the palate, the wine shows restraint and clarity rather than weight, with the whole-bunch fruit lending freshness to the glass. This is Syrah that tastes like itself, without overstatement.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Saint-Joseph |
| Varietal | Shiraz and Syrah |
| Producer | Domaine Francois Villard |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Finally some black pepper! A relatively rare aroma in northern Rhône Syrah these days. Oregano touches too. Medium-bodied, with good concentration. Made from some bought grapes and some bought wine, with 85% whole bunch and light extraction. From various communes across the northern pole of St-Joseph.