Pierre-Jean Villa - Saint-Joseph Saut de l'Ange 2021
16/20
RVF
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A masterpiece!"
This cuvée comes from a small plot of Roussane in the Saint-Joseph AOP, overlooking the winery. The outermost vines are just a few centimeters from the cliff that plunges down onto the estate—a spot that could serve as a launch pad for “a leap of the angel.” The evocative nose, centered on stone fruits, invites the taster to discover a wine that offers beautiful bitter notes on the palate with a remarkable texture.
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Eye
A light-colored wine with green highlights
Nose
Exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee) and hawthorn
Palate
Elegant, with notes of acacia, honey, and apricot, and a lovely balance between roundness and liveliness on the finish
Serve
At 12-13°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with fatty fish or a seafood platter
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 96/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
What a meteoric rise for this up-and-coming winemaker, who has only been in business since 2009. His constant care for his various vineyards and meticulous work in the cellar have enabled 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 borders on 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 exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Founded in 2008, this winery has been making a name for itself year after year. It has gradually expanded without losing sight of its philosophy: to produce wines with a distinct character. For reds, the proportion of whole-cluster fermentation varies depending on the cuvée. High-quality aging processes enhance and refine the wines without making them overly smooth. The whites retain their finesse. The quality and consistency of the entire production are remarkable.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended