Pierre-Jean Villa - Saint-Joseph Saut de l'Ange 2021
16/20
RVF
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A masterpiece!"
A cuvée from a small plot of Roussane grapes in the Saint-Joseph AOP, overlooking the cellar. The last vines are just a few inches from the cliff that plunges down onto the estate and could serve as a launch pad for a "swan dive." The evocative nose of stone fruit invites the taster to discover a wine offering beautiful bitter notes on the palate with a remarkable texture.
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Eye
Light-colored dress with green highlights
Nose
Exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee) and hawthorn
Mouth
Elegant with notes of acacia, honey, and apricot, offering a beautiful balance between roundness and liveliness on the finish.
Serve
At 12-13°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pair with oily fish or a seafood platter.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 96/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
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
Wine rated 16/20 (2020 vintage) (Very good wine)
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
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS G. Published on 04/20/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN PAUL C. Published on 09/07/2023
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