Pierre-Jean Villa : Préface 2021
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Wine SpectatorDescription
An enticing, fruity and spicy Saint-Joseph
The estate
Passionate about wine, Pierre-Jean Villa began his career by marketing Burgundy wines and then, from 1992, managed the production and marketing of major Burgundy estates such as Mommessin and Clos de Tart. In 2003, he joined the Vins de Vienne estate in the Rhône Valley, a venture launched in 1996 by Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard and François Villard. In 2009, Pierre-Jean Villa created his own estate in the heart of his native town, Chavanay, on the steep terraces of Saint-Joseph and Condrieu, with the ambition of producing great wines expressing the richness of these terroirs with authenticity and accuracy, along with winemaker ethics. The wines produced by Pierre-Jean Villa, "one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation" according to Bettane & Desseauve, are recognised for their freshness, their delicacy, their finesse and their extreme precision.
The vineyard
The vineyard covers a total area of 17 hectares on either side of the Rhône Valley, in the benchmark appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage and the hillsides of Seyssuel. The vines are 30 years old on average.
The wine
Préface 2021 by Pierre-Jean Villa is a Saint-Joseph wine that combines power and elegance. This was the first wine to be produced by the estate. This wine is a preface, an invitation to discover the rest of the Pierre-Jean Villa range.
Winemaking and ageing
The grapes were partially destemmed ; maceration lasted 20 days. The wine was aged in casks and 500 litre demi-muids over 12 months.
Blend
100% Syrah.
Characteristics and tasting tips for Pierre-Jean Villa : Préface 2021
Tasting
Colour
The wine has an intense red colour.
Nose
Préface 2021 from Pierre-Jean Villa has spicy notes, like pepper.
Palate
This powerful wine is fruity, spicy and supple with integrated and silky tannins.
Food and wine pairing
Un risotto aux cèpes accompagnera avec justesse Préface 2021. A cep risotto would go wonderfully with Préface 2021.
To serve
For the best tasting, serve between 17 and 19°C.
Storage
Préface 2021 from Pierre-Jean Villa can be tasted from today, and can be laid down until 2029 to release all its aromatic palette.
