Domaine François Villard

2012 Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet

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.
France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
We add bit Sulphites
Biodynamic Wine
We add bit Sulphites

Region: 

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

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: This wine is fermented 100% whole cluster with indigenous yeast in open top wood and stainless steel, with 14 days of maceration. Then, it is aged 30 months in French oak barrels, and a decade in bottle before release.

CSPC:  123991

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  []

A logo for vino al vino with a bottle of wine in the center.
Domaine François Villard
2012 Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet

Region: 

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
We add bit Sulphites
We add bit Sulphites
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

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

ABV:  13.0%

Vineyard:  François Villard Saint-Joseph AOC Gran Reflet comes from a selection of François’s best Syrah parcels in northern Saint-Joseph, including Limony, Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf, Chavanay, and Félines. The 25-year-old vines, planted on steep terraces, grow in mica-schists over weathered granites.

Cellar: This wine is fermented 100% whole cluster with indigenous yeast in open top wood and stainless steel, with 14 days of maceration. Then, it is aged 30 months in French oak barrels, and a decade in bottle before release.

CSPC:  123991

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: []

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

New Title

New Title

New Paragraph

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region: 

Appellation:  Saint-Joseph AOC

Climate: 

Altitude: 

Soils: 

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

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

Ageing: 

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:  123991

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman in the vineyard

Introducing Sandhi Wines to Alberta

By Joe Gurba • January 7, 2024
Discover the unique wines of Sandhi, that embrace the elegance and sophistication that makes Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs of California stand out from the rest!
Show More
Edmonton + Alberta North

Joe Gurba

780-203-5284

joe@vinoalvino.ca

Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South

Kerrie Gavin

306-290-0277

kerrie@vinoalvino.ca