Domaine Pierre Jean Villa - Vin de France - La Gamine - Red - 2023

Wine:

Brimming with energy, the 2023 Red La Gamine offers a pure, delicious expression. This fruit-forward vintage showcases a lively balance of dark berries and spices, all wrapped up in a fresh, delicate texture. A delightful introduction to Pierre-Jean Villa's style, combining finesse and indulgence, with careful ageing in large oak casks. Best enjoyed over the next two years to capture its vibrant flavours.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, totally destemmed. Maceration in stainless steel vats for ten days. Aged for 12 months in truncated wooden vats.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas with a hint of spice.

Palate:

With a bright and lively profile, this wine offers vibrant, refreshing flavours that are best enjoyed while still young, capturing its full, delightful character.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Cured meats, white meat in sauce or roasted.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026, and even longer for enthusiasts.

One of the Rhône Valley's most respected winemakers, Pierre-Jean Villa, 2-star rated in the prestigious French RVF Wine Guide, continues to impress with every vintage. His wines, full of energy and depth, have captivated wine enthusiasts.

With 17 hectares spread across the region’s most celebrated appellations, including Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, Villa crafts wines of extraordinary precision and vigor. His deep understanding of the Rhône's schist and granite soils allows him to create intensely fragrant, elegant wines that truly reflect their terroir.