South Pacific and Indian Oceans
the short period spent in oak adds complexity to the nose and ensures smooth rounded tannins
It is in equal measure seductive
It is intensely aromatic on the nose with perfumes of citrus fruit
showcasing bright raspberry
François Villard, Saint Joseph Rouge, Poivre et Sol, St-Michel-sur-Rhône, Northern Rhône, France, 2023 (Case) Bertani South Pacific and Indian OceansThe nose is vivid and aromatic, offering an elegant fusion of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, cracked black pepper, and violet, with subtle undertones of olive tapenade, smoked meats, and fresh herbs. The palate is medium bodied and poised, with juicy dark fruit, supple tannins, and a spine of fresh acidity. Notes of black cherry, liquorice, graphite, and a whisper of earthy spice carry through to a long, savoury finish. It lives up to its name Pepper