Pierre-Jean Villa - Preface - Saint Joseph 2022
Domaine Pierre-Jean Villa is located in Grand Val, in the north of the Rhône Valley . Pierre-Jean Villa has always been passionate about wine. In the 1990s, he worked in the production and marketing of prestigious estates in Burgundy. In 2003, he returned to his region of origin, the Rhône, and joined the Vins de Vienne trio. He set out on his own as an independent winemaker in 2009. Pierre-Jean Villa today owns 17 hectares on several crus in the northern Rhône. The vineyard is certified in organic farming .
Préface is made from Syrah whose vine age varies from 30 to 90 years. The harvest is partially destemmed then sorted on a vibrating table. Maceration lasts 20 days. The wine is aged for 14 months in 500 liter barrels and demi-muids .
Grape variety: 100% Syrah