2022 Villard François La Brocarde Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml

2022 François Villard La Brocarde: Steep-Slope Côte-Rôtie Power

The 2022 François Villard La Brocarde Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml captures the thrilling intensity of the Northern Rhône’s most dramatic slopes. In particular, this flagship cuvée comes from old vines planted on the schist and iron-rich soils of the Côte Brune. In addition, the generous 2022 season delivered remarkable fruit concentration, silky tannins, and captivating aromatic complexity.

Tasting Notes for 2022 François Villard La Brocarde

The wine opens with alluring aromas of wild blackberry, violet, smoked bacon, black olive tapenade, and crushed stone. Furthermore, a co-fermented touch of Viognier adds lifted notes of exotic spice and apricot peel. On the palate, dense, velvety tannins frame a core of dark berry fruit and savory minerality. Consequently, the finish lingers with noble structure, fresh acidity, and expansive spice.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: François Villard

• Vintage: 2022

• Appellation: Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, France

• Vineyard: La Brocarde (Côte Brune)

• Blend: Syrah with a splash of Viognier

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: 2027 through 2042

Estate History and Heritage

François Villard transitioned from a successful career as a chef to become one of the Rhône’s most visionary winemakers. Specifically, he planted his first vines in the late 1980s and quickly earned critical acclaim for his parcel-focused precision. Moreover, Villard emphasizes late harvesting and long aging in fine French oak to craft wines of singular opulence.

Today, François Villard stands alongside the elite modern vanguard of Côte-Rôtie producers. As a result, La Brocarde remains an iconic collector cuvée combining wild Northern Rhône power with seamless refinement.