The 2023 vintage emphasizes this altitude advantage: aromatic finesse
A rare and serious bottle
Kilian and Angelina Franzen continue the heroic recultivation work Kilian's father began
Winemaker Florent Denieuil
The 2015 vintage in Wachau was a warm
Pierre Jean Villa, Cote-Rotie "Carmina", 2022 TodayRare The 2023 vintage emphasizes thisPierre Jean Villa trained in Burgundy and helped revive the Northern Rhone's ancient vineyards before founding his own organic farmed domaine in 2009, and Cote Rotie is where his talent really shines. 'Carmina' is his Syrah from these steep, schist and granite slopes, the appellation that gives the grape its most aromatic, peppery, floral expression. Expect dark and red fruit, cracked pepper, grilled meat savor and fine, supple tannins. It's drinking