2018 Domaine François Villard Côte-Rôtie "Le Gallet Blanc", Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE 100% Syrah from Ampuis and Saint Cyr, with an emphasis on the schist areas from the Brune up towards Verenay. 85% whole cluster, macerated for 12 days in stainless steel and wood vats. Aged 18 months in 30% new, 70% 2 4 year old oak barrels. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Francois Villard was not born into wine; he started out his career as a chef. He grew up between Vienne and Grenoble, in the French countryside. He made his first Condrieu in

Rigorous vineyard work

but she is restless and ambitious

He is an uncomplicated

at the age of 22

The grapes from his vineyards throughout the Chablis appellation are blended into one fabulously complex village wine cuvée

no tranquil streams

they partnered with the exceptional Juan Antonio Ponce of Bodegas Ponce

The fermentation period usually last for 2 weeks using the grape’s native yeasts

and over the years it has housed a rotating group of producers

yet simple techniques

Ntsiki’s ambition to create her own wines grew following a collaboration with Californian winemaker

Jerome Gal is originally from Thésée as well