Pierre-Jean Villa - Esprit d'Antan Syrah 2020
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A subtle Syrah, full of finesse!"
"Tasted before bottling. Lovely deep, fruity nose, very aromatic (crushed raspberry), an aromatic marker of schist soils. On the palate, a supple and elegant juice, not yet fully developed on the day of our tasting but it will assert its character once bottled." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)
Buy your Pierre-Jean Villa wines at the best price in a private sale!
from €99 on your first order
Eye
Deep, almost black color
Nose
Finishes with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and spices
Mouth
Tasty and delicious with fine tannins, lovely length
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
30 minutes before service
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a pepper steak, Provençal stew, grilled poultry, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Tasted before bottling. Lovely deep, fruity nose, very aromatic (crushed raspberry), an aromatic marker of schist soils. On the palate, a supple and elegant juice, not yet fully developed on the day of our tasting, but it will assert its character once bottled.
About the estate:
What remarkable progress for this new winemaker, who only started out in 2009. The constant care he devotes to his various plots and his meticulous work in the cellar enable him to produce Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte-Rôtie wines that rank among the best in their respective appellations. In 2020, the Côte-Rôtie Fongeant is close to perfection. The challenge for wine lovers will be to get their hands on a few bottles.
Decanter
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Created in 2008, this estate has gone from strength to strength year after year. It has gradually expanded without losing sight of its philosophy: to produce wines with a distinct identity. For red wines, the proportion of whole bunches varies depending on the cuvée. High-quality aging enhances and smooths the wines without overpowering them. The whites retain their finesse. The quality and consistency of the entire production are remarkable.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Discover other wines from the estate
