Day 3 in the Rhône—Getting the Big Picture
Visitis with Les Vins de Vienne, Yves Cuilleron and François Villard
Posted: Apr 18, 2011 2:05pm ET
One way to learn the quality and style of a new vintage is to taste at a domaine such as Jamet, where a single appellation is broken down to its basic parts. The other way, is to taste a range of wines covering several appellations from within the broader region—such as at Les Vins de Vienne. And then, by using both approaches together, you get both the broad picture and the fine details. Today I tasted the upcoming vintages at Les Vins de Vienne, Yves Cuilleron and François Villard. Here are my notes.
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