{"product_id":"hugo-pauline-villa-st-joseph-rouge-preface-2024","title":"Hugo \u0026 Pauline Villa - St. Joseph Red \"Préface\" 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePréface – the preface. And indeed, this Saint-Joseph is the ideal introduction to the world of Pierre-Jean Villa and to the great Syrah wines of the northern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2024 Préface is crafted from 100% Syrah. The 30 to 90-year-old vines grow in light soils of schist and gneiss over granite, with southern and southeastern exposure. After a maceration period of about 20 days, the wine matures for 14 months in used barrels and 500-liter demi-muids—deliberately keeping the oak in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOn the nose, it is classically northern Rhône: blackberry and dark cherry meet violet, black pepper, and a subtle smoky-spicy note. On the palate, it is juicy and straightforward, with fine-grained tannins, cool fruit, and mineral tension. There is power, but never heaviness—the wine thrives instead on its freshness and immense drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Saint-Joseph with character and origin that beautifully demonstrates why Syrah can be so fascinating on the granite soils of the northern Rhône. Charming while young, yet with enough structure for several years of bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59408121987397,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/preface.png?v=1790009855","url":"https:\/\/weinstein-finewine.com\/en\/products\/hugo-pauline-villa-st-joseph-rouge-preface-2024","provider":"Weinstein Finewine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}