Pierre Jean Villa Condrieu Jardin Suspendu 2021

Fabulously aromatic Viognier with richly textured fruit coupled with lift and finesse. Walks the tight rope between weight and elegance. With honeycomb, apricot, brioche, white ginger and yellow apple flavors layered seamlessly and carrying through a long, acacia-tinged finish.

Pierre Jean Villa started his own domaine in 2009 from scratch, after building up the Vins de Viennes project founded by Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard and François Villard. He resurrected vineyards and systematically tackled organic viticulture (replacing herbicides on his steep hillsides was toughest, and he landed on sowing sedum or mulching or hoeing, both mechanically and manually). He has 42 acres of vines and works with the national park service on an agroforestry vineyard project in the hills.

Farming Practice: Certified Organic