Clusel-Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere, 2022 SO013025 Ludes 2023s Francois Villard’s 2022 Saint Joseph

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

but also one with the potential to evolve over the next few years

typically celebrated for its reds

this is the definitive Dalmore

and warm spice wrapped around a mineral frame that reflects the region’s black volcanic rock

Clusel-Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere, 2022 SO013025 Ludes 2023s Francois Villard’s 2022 Saint JosephPerched 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