Pierre Jean Villa Tilde Saint-Joseph 2022

Pierre Jean Villa Tilde Saint-Joseph 2022Pierre Jean Villa didnt inherit a large family estate rather, he built his mighty reputation from scratch. Born and raised in Chavanay, Pierre Jean trained and worked in Burgundy in the 90s, including notable operations like Clos de Tart. In the early 2000s, he returned to the Rhne to join the collaborative Vins de Vienne project with Yves Cuilleron, Franois Villard, and Pierre Gaillard, earning a deep understanding of the areas terroirs. Finally, in

with Grand Cru status granted more recently in 1959

the 100% Syrah grapes grow in light schist and gneiss soils on a granite base with south and southeast exposures

and Petit Verdot—aged for 20 months in about two-thirds new French oak

and the purity of these most excellent Brunellos is the result

dusty tannins and plenty of dark fruit from this rocky site on the southern border of Oakville

with a bright core of lime zest

first-served

Each bottle exquisitely captures the artistry and tradition of one of Bordeaux's most prestigious and historic estates

and vanilla cream glide across the palate

with crushed blackberries and a kick of minty freshness

fresh herbs

” – Antonio Galloni for Vinous