Villard Estate

François Villard

Version Longue St. Péray Marsanne 2022

Great 100% marsanne from Villard. Fresh wine with smell of abricots and almonds. Must have been long on lees and subtle wood. — 5 days ago

Martijn, Peter and 1 other liked this

François Villard

Mairlant Saint Joseph Syrah 2018

2nd wine served by a friend for that 40th birthday party. Superb thing. Really. Gastronomy, oaky wine. One of the biggest saint jo I have ever had — 3 months ago

Ira, Lies and 12 others liked this

François Villard

Le Grand Vallon Condrieu Viognier 2004

Opened and decanted about an hour prior to service and presented double-blind. The wine appears deep yellow nearing gold in color; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous and super floral with peaches and marzipan and some signs of oak, a portion new French oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, weighty with a pronounced oily texture. Alcohol is elevated. I called Marsanne/Roussanne blend from France, Northern Rhône, Hermitage Blanc with 15+ years of age. Close! The florals and elevate alcohol should have steered me to Condrieu but that’s hindsight. Regardless, this was a delicious reminder to allow Northern Rhône whites to age. Drink now. — 5 months ago

Daniel, Peter and 7 others liked this

François Villard

Certitude Crozes-Hermitage Red Rhone Blend 2016

Timothy Eustis
9.0

2016. Balances fruit tannins and acidity. Soft tannins because of the age. Ripe. — 13 days ago

Tom, Jay and 1 other liked this

Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)

Condrieu Viognier 2021

What a lovely wine, smooth white wine with subtle crispy apple note. Not to tart, not to sweet. Pairing with a cantonese mini crab stuffed shell dish. — 2 months ago

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François Villard

Poivre et Sol St. Joseph Syrah 2021

Nose: a touch green.

Palate: some spritz. Medium cherry fruit. Very fresh.
— 3 months ago

François Villard

l'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2021

Very nice. Fairly light but satisfying, I enjoyed this. — 2 months ago

François Villard

Les Contours de DePoncins Viognier 2022

No notes. Big 40 year-old celebration party of a dear friend. Nice bottles out ! — 3 months ago

romo, Tom and 9 others liked this

Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)

Les Cranilles Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2021

The description: Packed with red and black Fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, sour cherry), bright and lively in the mouth with a nice minerality coming through the long, fresh finish.
The opinion: Description accurate. Would I buy again “Yes”. Lighter side of what I typically buy but still very pleasant.
— 5 months ago