Domaine Francois Villard Syrah L Appel des Sereines

Winery	Domaine Francois Villard
Region	Rhone Valley
Appellation	Condrieu
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Syrah
Vineyard Size	40 hectares
Soil	Granite decomposed
Vineyard Orientation	Southeast
Average Age of Vines	15 years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	40% in wooden vats, 60% casks 3-5 years of age
Vintage	2016

Offers a velvety feel, with alluring crushed plum and cassis fruit flavors, spiked with notes of white pepper, violet and toasted anise, which add nice cut on the finish.

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92pts James Suckling – 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Aromas of crushed, dark, violet-like flowers, grey stones, red fruit and pepper. There’s plenty of pepper on the palate, too, laced through ripe red plums and cherries. Superb balance here. Very approachable tannins. Drink now or hold.

Domaine Francois Villard Syrah L Appel des Sereines