Villard

François Villard

l'Appel des Sereines Syrah

Amy
9.0

had at lou’s , a little meaty and peppery — 4 days ago

Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)

Taburnum Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier

Vintage 2023 | flowers in bouquet, lean beautiful taste, good balance, 17 m barrel aging, overpriced — 4 months ago

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Les Barcillants Cornas Syrah 2019

Vintage 2019 | Walking on a barnyard, vanilla, stinky (positive!). Plums. Character. Good acidity, pleasant bitters. Balanced. Spices, cherries. As always tasted blind. In my notes: screames for a cheese. — 6 months ago

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François Villard

Mairlant Saint Joseph Syrah 2018

It’s been almost 2 years since my last bottle of this, and the cellaring has been beneficial. Powerful nose shows all sorts of animal and mineral notes. Some pungent tiny berries underneath. A little sponti funk note too. It explodes on the palate. Dense, mouthcoating flavors, but they’re almost electrocuted by the zingy acids on steroids. Loads of tiny, zingy, dark mountain berries. There’s a fair amount of tannin, but they’re very soft and pillowy. Well done. Will last and improve several more years. — 3 years ago

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Les Laurelles Côtes du Rhône White Rhône Blend

I like it and my husband like it too.

Not a standout or especially good, but a dry white Rhone blend that is quaffable.
— 5 years ago

François Villard

Reflet Saint Joseph Syrah 2010

Opened just prior to dinner and decanted. The 2010 “Reflet” pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of dark brambles, spiced cured meat, purple flowers, black pepper, Kalamata olive, dried green herbs, granitic earth, and a kiss of warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is squarely in the zone and fantastic stuff. Drink now through 2035+. — 6 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Very cool. I would have expected a 16-year old St. Joe to be tired. Those 2010 Northern Rhones are aging well, though. Wish I had some left!

Villard Estate

Le Pinot Noir Grand Vin 2024

Silky smooth pinot. Subtle cherry and raspberry and fantastic minerality. — 9 months ago

François Villard

Les Terrasses du Palat Condrieu Viognier 2017

Needs 30 minutes for the modicum of oak to blow off.

Nose: white flowers. Hint of elegant richness.

Palate: white nectarines. Light for a viognier. As it opens juicy. Almost a silkiness.
— 2 years ago

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François Villard

Poivre et Sol St. Joseph Syrah 2021

Between peppery black fruits and intense mineral notes. Freshness and power. Can age 2 years to develop some aromatic reliefs.

Entre fruits noirs poivrés et notes minérales intenses. Fraîcheur et puissance. Peut vieillir 2 ans pour développer quelques reliefs aromatiques.
— 3 years ago

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François Villard

Le Grand Vallon Condrieu Viognier 2019

Quartz, granite, loess soils. Fermented in oak with native yeast. 14 months elevage in barrel 25% new 75% 3rd and 5th fill.

Terpene driven florality, sweet apricot, Christmas spices (from oak), wet stone. Mouth filling texture. A beautiful example of Condrieu.
— 5 years ago

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La Chambée Condrieu Viognier 2019

Another solid vintage. Beautiful golden color. Aromas of stone fruit, honey and white flowers. Fruit salad flavors of peach, pear, apricot, nectarine and a bit of tropical fruit. A rich honey/beeswax note on the long finish. Silky/oily texture with low acidity. (Wine is still nicely balanced.) Quite vibrant and succulent with a lovely creamy structure. Solid value for Condrieu. Aged quite well. — 3 months ago

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Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2019

Delicious wine from my brother. Thanks. Deep purple, lot going on here. It was a dinner party so I only got a glass and a half. :(. Excellent with beef stew and potatoes. — 6 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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This producer is top rate

François Villard

Les Contours de DePoncins Viognier 2025

ミルキーな最高の美味しさ — 7 months ago

François Villard

Cour de Récré Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne 2022

Savory and metallic viscosity. — 2 years ago

Erik, Tom and 3 others liked this

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Les Otéliées Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

В Бисиклете - сухенько на запах, на вкус фруктово-сдержанно, очень прилично. — 3 years ago

Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)

Lieu Dit St. Joseph Le Biez 2018

Notes written 2nd day.
On 1st day lots of barnyard, garrigue, iron, some blood and herbs. Tannins pretty well integrated, nice acid balance.
2nd day, more muted nose, but it’s all there. Still light on it’s feet.
Has that nice Syrah peppery ness.
— 5 years ago

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