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
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
Nose: a touch green.
Palate: some spritz. Medium cherry fruit. Very fresh. — 3 months ago
Perfectly aged. Golden color with richly balanced flavors — a month ago
Very nice. Fairly light but satisfying, I enjoyed this. — 2 months ago
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
Rob van Kalmthout
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