Pierre Jean Villa, Cote-Rotie "Carmina", 2022 TodayRare Kilian and Angelina Franzen continue

Kilian and Angelina Franzen continue the heroic recultivation work Kilian's father began

with old marine sedimentary Bellpine loam soils — is one of Oregon's most respected addresses

A rare and serious bottle

power and balance

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend

Pierre Jean Villa, Cote-Rotie "Carmina", 2022 TodayRare Kilian and Angelina Franzen continuePierre Jean Villa trained in Burgundy and helped revive the Northern Rhone's ancient vineyards before founding his own organic farmed domaine in 2009, and Cote Rotie is where his talent really shines. 'Carmina' is his Syrah from these steep, schist and granite slopes, the appellation that gives the grape its most aromatic, peppery, floral expression. Expect dark and red fruit, cracked pepper, grilled meat savor and fine, supple tannins. It's drinking