Saint Joseph 2022

Saint-Joseph 2022 Poivre et Sol - François Villard

A true benchmark of the Northern Rhône Valley, Poivre et Sol embodies all the elegance and precision of the Saint-Joseph appellation. A wine with character, born of steep granite slopes and François Villard’s exacting expertise. Here, the estate expresses all the nobility of Rhône Syrah through an intense, spicy wine of great finesse.

 

📍Region: Northern Rhône Valley
🍇Grape variety: Syrah
📆Vintage: 2022
% Alcohol: 13°

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

 

Wine Profile

Aromatic intensity 4.5/5

Body 4/5

Acidity 2/5

Cellaring potential 8 to 12 years

 

Tasting

Appearance: deep red with violet highlights.
Nose: dark fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), black pepper, violet, and smoky, mineral notes typical of granite soils.

Palate: focused, structured and elegant. The Syrah expresses itself with precision, offering fine, silky tannins, lovely freshness and a persistent spicy thread. A long, distinguished finish with a delicate peppery note.

 

A Saint-Joseph that is both powerful and refined, true to its terroir, as alluring in its youth as it is promising for ageing.

 

Food Pairings

Grilled rib of beef

Roast lamb with herbs

Game

Mature cheeses

 

Why we love it

A pure and elegant expression of Syrah

François Villard’s precise, meticulous signature

Remarkable balance between power and finesse

Excellent ageing potential in the cellar

 

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