2023 Collines Rhodaniennes IGP Les Contours de Mairlant

Domaine François Villard

François's Collines Rhodaniennes IGP wines are for the wine nerds that do their homework. These parcels are located in Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, the two northernmost communes of the 26 allowed to make wine as Saint-Joseph, yet these particular parcels are not technically within the official AOC boundaries, despite their excellent south east exposure and classic granitic soils and the wine is thereby less expensive, providing the perfect entry point for those curious to see how Villard works with Marsanne & Roussanne.

Country:  France

Region:  Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

Climate:  Moderate Continental

Altitude: 

Soils:  Granite

Varietal/Blend:  85% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne

Fermentation:  Direct pressed to French oak where the wine undergoes a cool ferment with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing:  10 months ageing in French oak on the fine lees.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organic estate vineyards in Saint-Pierre-de Boeuf and Chavanay vineyards, the two northernmost communes of the 26 permitted to make Saint-Joseph AOC; this cuvée includes younger vines and non-AOC portions of Mairlant (François’s first vineyard). Vines averaging 20 years of age. Southern exposure. 8,000 vines per hectare and a yield of only 35hl/ha.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  ~30,000 bottles

CSPC:  123971

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Domaine François Villard


Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, Northern Rhône Valley, France

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2023 Collines Rhodaniennes IGP Les Contours de Mairlant
Domaine François Villard

Country:  France

Region:  Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

François's Collines Rhodaniennes IGP wines are for the wine nerds that do their homework. These parcels are located in Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, the two northernmost communes of the 26 allowed to make wine as Saint-Joseph, yet these particular parcels are not technically within the official AOC boundaries, despite their excellent south east exposure and classic granitic soils and the wine is thereby less expensive, providing the perfect entry point for those curious to see how Villard works with Marsanne & Roussanne.

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Moderate Continental

Altitude: 

Soils:  Granite

Varietal/Blend:  85% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne

Fermentation:  Direct pressed to French oak where the wine undergoes a cool ferment with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing:  10 months ageing in French oak on the fine lees.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organic estate vineyards in Saint-Pierre-de Boeuf and Chavanay vineyards, the two northernmost communes of the 26 permitted to make Saint-Joseph AOC; this cuvée includes younger vines and non-AOC portions of Mairlant (François’s first vineyard). Vines averaging 20 years of age. Southern exposure. 8,000 vines per hectare and a yield of only 35hl/ha.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  ~30,000 bottles

CSPC:  123971

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

2023 Collines Rhodaniennes IGP Les Contours de Mairlant
Domaine François Villard
François's Collines Rhodaniennes IGP wines are for the wine nerds that do their homework. These parcels are located in Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, the two northernmost communes of the 26 allowed to make wine as Saint-Joseph, yet these particular parcels are not technically within the official AOC boundaries, despite their excellent south east exposure and classic granitic soils and the wine is thereby less expensive, providing the perfect entry point for those curious to see how Villard works with Marsanne & Roussanne.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

Climate:  Moderate Continental

Altitude: 

Soils:  Granite

Varietal/Blend:  85% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne

Fermentation:  Direct pressed to French oak where the wine undergoes a cool ferment with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing:  10 months ageing in French oak on the fine lees.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organic estate vineyards in Saint-Pierre-de Boeuf and Chavanay vineyards, the two northernmost communes of the 26 permitted to make Saint-Joseph AOC; this cuvée includes younger vines and non-AOC portions of Mairlant (François’s first vineyard). Vines averaging 20 years of age. Southern exposure. 8,000 vines per hectare and a yield of only 35hl/ha.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  ~30,000 bottles

CSPC:  123971

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andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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