François Villard
Version Saint Péray Marsanne
St. Péray, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Pale, shimmering yellow. Fresh pear, honeydew, tangerine and pungent flowers on the mineral-inflected nose. Offers lively, sharply focused orchard and citrus fruit flavors that are complemented by emerging ginger and white pepper notes adding back-end lift and cut. Silky and impressively lithe, delivering solid mineral thrust and repeating florality on the long, incisive finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2020)
Pale, shimmering yellow. Fresh pear, honeydew, tangerine and pungent flowers on the mineral-inflected nose. Offers lively, sharply focused orchard and citrus fruit flavors that are complemented by emerging ginger and white pepper notes adding back-end lift and cut. Silky and impressively lithe, delivering solid mineral thrust and repeating florality on the long, incisive finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2020)
The spectacular white wines of the Northern Rhone Valley are often overshadowed by its more renown red counterpart Syrah, but the Marsanne, Rousanne, and Viognier produced in this area are some of France's finest. This wine is 75% Marsanne and 25% Rousanne. Strong stone fruit bouquet of peaches and apricot; citrus notes; lanolin. Long finish.
The spectacular white wines of the Northern Rhone Valley are often overshadowed by its more renown red counterpart Syrah, but the Marsanne, Rousanne, and Viognier produced in this area are some of France's finest. This wine is 75% Marsanne and 25% Rousanne. Strong stone fruit bouquet of peaches and apricot; citrus notes; lanolin. Long finish.
1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2016
François Villard consistently amazes me at taking white varietals that I tend not to get too excited about, and making wines out of them that make me want to sit down, stare off into space and think about stuff. 70% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, non-sparkling St Peray. Evolves aromatically mid-whiff.......impressive.
François Villard consistently amazes me at taking white varietals that I tend not to get too excited about, and making wines out of them that make me want to sit down, stare off into space and think about stuff. 70% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, non-sparkling St Peray. Evolves aromatically mid-whiff.......impressive.
Sep 11th, 2015
Stage 15 TourdeFrance enters the Rhône through St. Peray. Beautiful round palate that reminds of Condrieu with complex flavors. Very nice with dried apricots.
Stage 15 TourdeFrance enters the Rhône through St. Peray. Beautiful round palate that reminds of Condrieu with complex flavors. Very nice with dried apricots.
Jul 20th, 2015
Really into this wine. Herbaceous and round, but a good deal fresher than I expected.
Really into this wine. Herbaceous and round, but a good deal fresher than I expected.
Nov 24th, 201480% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne from vineyards in the small, not widely known Saint-Péray appellation south of Cornas and across the River from Valence. Vines are about 20 years old, rooted in decomposed granite and clay soil. Fermented and aged in oak barrels for 11 months. Fragrant, complex nose with aromas of pear skin, tropical fruit, citrus (tangerine) and minerals. Medium-bodied, quite opulent, but also fresh and mineral. Some citrus flavors
80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne from vineyards in the small, not widely known Saint-Péray appellation south of Cornas and across the River from Valence. Vines are about 20 years old, rooted in decomposed granite and clay soil. Fermented and aged in oak barrels for 11 months. Fragrant, complex nose with aromas of pear skin, tropical fruit, citrus (tangerine) and minerals. Medium-bodied, quite opulent, but also fresh and mineral. Some citrus flavors
Dec 18th, 2021
The aroma is exquisitely defined and perfumed. The body has the togetherness and the structure shows dynamic tension. A virtuosic interpretation of the brilliant 2018 vintage.
The aroma is exquisitely defined and perfumed. The body has the togetherness and the structure shows dynamic tension. A virtuosic interpretation of the brilliant 2018 vintage.
Apr 1st, 2020Excellent fruit and oak integration. Tastes just right.
Excellent fruit and oak integration. Tastes just right.
Aug 21st, 2019Absolutely outstanding, powerful yet subtle marsanne
Absolutely outstanding, powerful yet subtle marsanne
Jul 7th, 2019