2012 Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet

Domaine François Villard

From a wonderful vintage that is excellent to enjoy now comes Villard’s Gran Reflet, a wine taken from the same finished ferment as Reflet (see the write up on Reflet for all the vineyard and fermentation info) but these particular barrels were chosen to double their élevage time to 30 months (rather than 18), and then held back to age further in bottle in the cellars at the domain. Only 2,270 bottles made. 13%. Drink now or continue cellaring for up to 25 years (i.e. twelve years further). A phenomenal treat. Truly flaunts the rewards of patience.

Country:  France

Region: 

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Climate:  Moderate Continental

Altitude: 

Soils:  Pure and acidic mica-schists over weathered granites, rich in iron and magnesium.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

Fermentation:  100% whole cluster indigeneous ferment in open top wood and stainless steel with 14 days of maceration.

Ageing:  Aged in French oak barrels for 30 months followed by a decade in bottle before release.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  A selection from François’s best Syrah parcels throughout Saint-Joseph, all of which are in the north, including fruit from Limony, Saint-Pierre-de Boeuf, Chavanay, and Félines. Vines average 25 years of age and range from gobelet to cordon de royat training. 8,000 vines per hectare average with 42hl/ha yields. Predominantly south-east facing. Steep terraces. Pure and acidic mica-schists over weathered granites, rich in iron and magnesium.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  2,270 bottles

CSPC:  123991

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Domaine François Villard


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

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2012 Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet
Domaine François Villard

Country:  France

Region: 

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

From a wonderful vintage that is excellent to enjoy now comes Villard’s Gran Reflet, a wine taken from the same finished ferment as Reflet (see the write up on Reflet for all the vineyard and fermentation info) but these particular barrels were chosen to double their élevage time to 30 months (rather than 18), and then held back to age further in bottle in the cellars at the domain. Only 2,270 bottles made. 13%. Drink now or continue cellaring for up to 25 years (i.e. twelve years further). A phenomenal treat. Truly flaunts the rewards of patience.

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Moderate Continental

Altitude: 

Soils:  Pure and acidic mica-schists over weathered granites, rich in iron and magnesium.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

Fermentation:  100% whole cluster indigeneous ferment in open top wood and stainless steel with 14 days of maceration.

Ageing:  Aged in French oak barrels for 30 months followed by a decade in bottle before release.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  A selection from François’s best Syrah parcels throughout Saint-Joseph, all of which are in the north, including fruit from Limony, Saint-Pierre-de Boeuf, Chavanay, and Félines. Vines average 25 years of age and range from gobelet to cordon de royat training. 8,000 vines per hectare average with 42hl/ha yields. Predominantly south-east facing. Steep terraces. Pure and acidic mica-schists over weathered granites, rich in iron and magnesium.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  2,270 bottles

CSPC:  123991

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

2012 Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet
Domaine François Villard
From a wonderful vintage that is excellent to enjoy now comes Villard’s Gran Reflet, a wine taken from the same finished ferment as Reflet (see the write up on Reflet for all the vineyard and fermentation info) but these particular barrels were chosen to double their élevage time to 30 months (rather than 18), and then held back to age further in bottle in the cellars at the domain. Only 2,270 bottles made. 13%. Drink now or continue cellaring for up to 25 years (i.e. twelve years further). A phenomenal treat. Truly flaunts the rewards of patience.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region: 

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Climate:  Moderate Continental

Altitude: 

Soils:  Pure and acidic mica-schists over weathered granites, rich in iron and magnesium.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

Fermentation:  100% whole cluster indigeneous ferment in open top wood and stainless steel with 14 days of maceration.

Ageing:  Aged in French oak barrels for 30 months followed by a decade in bottle before release.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  A selection from François’s best Syrah parcels throughout Saint-Joseph, all of which are in the north, including fruit from Limony, Saint-Pierre-de Boeuf, Chavanay, and Félines. Vines average 25 years of age and range from gobelet to cordon de royat training. 8,000 vines per hectare average with 42hl/ha yields. Predominantly south-east facing. Steep terraces. Pure and acidic mica-schists over weathered granites, rich in iron and magnesium.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  2,270 bottles

CSPC:  123991

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