typically celebrated for its reds
Francois Villard’s 2022 Saint Joseph is a captivating reflection of the region’s rugged beauty and the bold expression of Syrah that thrives here
this is Cannubi at its finest
A French aperitif with aromas of candied orange
it’s a sleeper hit—a Syrah with real edge
Clusel-Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere, 2022 SO013025 Ludes 2023s typically celebrated for its redsPerched on schist rich slopes just above Ampuis, Viallire is one of Cte Rties top lieux dits, known for producing Syrah with fine tannins, red fruit lift, and floral perfume. Clusel Roch, a family run estate farming organically since the early 90s, takes a gentle, hands off approach: whole cluster fermentation, native yeasts, and aging in mostly used oak barrels. The 2022 vintage brings purity and poisenotes of violet, black cherry, olive, and crushed