Domaine François Villard

2023 Saint-Joseph AOC Fruit d’Avilleran

From François’s vineyards in Sarras & Malleval, these vineyards face south-east and with Marsanne vines an average of thirty five years, planted at 6,000 vines per hectare in both the Single Guyot and Cordon de Royat training methods. The decomposed granite soils of Saint-Joseph are juxtapose in expression from the limestone of Saint-Péray or Hermitage, giving a more mineral-driven and tensile expression (as opposed to oily and honey’d), revealing Marsanne’s saline, citrus peel, white florals, and herbaceous nuances, alongside apricot and chamomile. Yield was 45hl/ha in these sites in 2023. Naturally fermented then aged in French oak barrels and foudres for 14 months on the lees. 12,232 bottles made. 13%. Cellaring potential: 10 years.
France
White
Biodynamic Wine
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Region:  Sarras and Malleval, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Varietal/Blend:  100% Marsanne

ABV:  13.0%

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

Cellar: François Villard Saint-Joseph AOC Fruit d’Avilleran is direct-pressed to French oak barrels and foudres for a cool fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Then, it is aged for 14 months on the fine lees in the same barrels and foudres for complexity.

CSPC:  123977

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  “A textural, dense and fruity white with aromas of peaches, blanched almonds, verbena and salt. It's medium‑bodied with bright acidity. Plenty of energy and silky texture with a salty character. It's lively and comforting with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.” Score: 93- James Suckling

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Domaine François Villard
2023 Saint-Joseph AOC Fruit d’Avilleran

Region:  Sarras and Malleval, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

France
White
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
We add bit Sulphites
Vegan Wine
From François’s vineyards in Sarras & Malleval, these vineyards face south-east and with Marsanne vines an average of thirty five years, planted at 6,000 vines per hectare in both the Single Guyot and Cordon de Royat training methods. The decomposed granite soils of Saint-Joseph are juxtapose in expression from the limestone of Saint-Péray or Hermitage, giving a more mineral-driven and tensile expression (as opposed to oily and honey’d), revealing Marsanne’s saline, citrus peel, white florals, and herbaceous nuances, alongside apricot and chamomile. Yield was 45hl/ha in these sites in 2023. Naturally fermented then aged in French oak barrels and foudres for 14 months on the lees. 12,232 bottles made. 13%. Cellaring potential: 10 years.

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  100% Marsanne

ABV:  13.0%

Vineyard:  François Villard Saint-Joseph AOC Fruit d’Avilleran comes from organic estate vineyards in Sarras and Malleval. The 35-year-old Marsanne vines, planted at 6,000 vines per hectare on decomposed granite, are farmed by hand on steep terraces with southeast exposure.

Cellar: François Villard Saint-Joseph AOC Fruit d’Avilleran is direct-pressed to French oak barrels and foudres for a cool fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Then, it is aged for 14 months on the fine lees in the same barrels and foudres for complexity.

CSPC:  123977

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: “A textural, dense and fruity white with aromas of peaches, blanched almonds, verbena and salt. It's medium‑bodied with bright acidity. Plenty of energy and silky texture with a salty character. It's lively and comforting with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.” Score: 93- James Suckling

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

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Sarras and Malleval, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

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Varietal/Blend:  100% Marsanne

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

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Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  123977

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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Joe Gurba

780-203-5284

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306-290-0277

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