Francois Villard Cornas Jouvet is a remarkable wine crafted by renowned producer Francois Villard in the Cornas appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley. The vineyard features steep slopes and granitic soils, imparting unique characteristics to the wine. The winemaking process involves meticulous attention to detail, with hand harvesting and careful selection of grapes. The wine showcases the true essence of Cornas with its bold and expressive style. It exhibits intense aromas of dark berries, violets, and spice, while the palate reveals deep flavors, firm tannins, and a long, elegant finish. This is a captivating and age-worthy expression of Cornas, demonstrating Francois Villard's expertise and commitment to quality winemaking.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Francois Villard Cornas Jouvet is a medium-bodied and structured red wine, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, and earth.On the palate, the tannins are ripe and well-integrated, while the flavors of blackberry, cherry, cedar, and game are balanced and intense. The finish is long and complex. Overall, this is an elegant and structured red that shows the best of Cornas.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Francois Villard
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.