Francois Villard l'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2022 SHELF The varied distillates and casks

The varied distillates and casks come together into a complex palate that showcases the cola notes of whiskey that’s spent many years in oak

one quarter Cinsault fermented in cement

with a commitment to minimal intervention

yet produces Pinot Noir of genuine pedigree when the vineyard selection is thoughtful

so pour it generously to kick off your next dinner party

Francois Villard l'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2022 SHELF The varied distillates and casksThis is Northern Rhone Syrah without the paperwork. Francois Villard trained as a chef, taught himself to make wine, and became one of the region's best; l'Appel des Sereines is his young vine cuvee, drawn from decomposed granite parcels in Chavanay, Ardoix, Saint Michel sur Rhone and Verin real Northern Rhone dirt in every case. Because the vines are young and the plots fall outside the appellation lines, it's bottled simply as Vin de France, which