Cote Rotie Gallet Blanc, Francois Villard, Rhone Valley, France 2018
Northern Rhone, France
Tasting Notes
An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes black raspberry and raspberry, incense, candied violet and smoky minerals. Intense floral pastille flavours are complicated by exotic spice and mineral notes. 88% whole cluster, macerated for 12 days in stainless steel and wood vats. Aged for 18 months in 20% new, 80% two- to four-year-old oak barrels.
Food Matches
Hard cheeses, Game & Red meat
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2018
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country France
Region Northern Rhone
Grower Name Francois Villard
Grape Variety Syrah
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU COTEROTIEGB18
Grower
Francois Villard
Overlooking the Rhône River, the Domaine François Villard is situated in Saint-Michel-Sur-Rhône, in the north of the Rhône Valley.François Villard did not start out to be a wine maker. At first, he worked in the restaurant business as a chef. Having a real passion for wine and after some decisive meeting, François decided to start a… Read More
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