Pierre Jean Villa, Cote-Rotie "Carmina", 2022 TodayRare The 2023 vintage emphasizes this

The 2023 vintage emphasizes this altitude advantage: aromatic finesse

with old marine sedimentary Bellpine loam soils — is one of Oregon's most respected addresses

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend

The 2015 vintage in Wachau was a warm

A rare and serious bottle

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