Crozes-Hermitage 'Certitude', Francois Villard, Rhone Valley, France 2021
Northern Rhone, France
Tasting Notes
Dark bright-rimmed ruby. Vibrant aromas of fresh, spice-tinged dark berries and candied flowers develop a suggestion of olive as the wine opens up. Clean and nervy in style from a 100% whole-cluster fermentation, followed by eighteen months of ageing in five- to six-year-old barrels. Lush fruit and gentle tannins.
Food Matches
Hard cheeses, Game & Red meat
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2021
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country France
Region Northern Rhone
Grower Name Francois Villard
Grape Variety Syrah
ABV 12.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU CROZESCERTITUDE21
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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