Saint-Joseph Blanc Fruit d’Avilleran - François Villard

Saint-Joseph Blanc – Domaine François Villard

Domaine François Villard presents Fruit d’Avilleran, an elegant and generous Saint-Joseph blanc, crafted from 100% Marsanne. This wine reveals the full richness of this grape through a velvety texture, beautiful aromatic intensity, and a freshness that harmoniously balances its roundness. A fine white wine for gourmet cuisine, ideal with noble fish, poultry, and refined dishes.

 

📍 Region: Northern Rhône Valley – Saint-Joseph

🍇 Grapes: 100% Marsanne

📆 Vintage: 2024

% Alcohol Content: 12.5% ABV

Serving temperature: 10-12 °C

 

Wine Profile

Aromatic intensity: 4.5/5

Body: 4/5

Acidity: 3.5/5

Aging potential: between 5 and 10 years

 

Tasting

Appearance: pale yellow with golden highlights, bright and luminous.

Nose: expressive and seductive, marked by honeyed notes, exotic fruits, and aromas of ripe white fruits, enhanced by a touch of citrus.

Palate: full and velvety, with a generous texture and flavors of ripe fruit. Citrus adds brightness and balances the roundness of the Marsanne. The long, fresh finish extends the tasting experience with elegance.

 

Food & wine pairings

Squid ink and cream sauce quenelles

Pan-seared scallops

Noble fish in sauce

Poultry with cream and mushrooms

 

Why we love it

An expressive Marsanne from the granite soils of the Rhône

Gourmand notes of honey and exotic fruits

A velvety texture balanced by beautiful freshness

 

 

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