François Villard is a former chef who quit cooking to make wine in the northern Rhône and quickly became one of the region's most respected names. This is his entry-level Saint-Joseph — a pure Syrah from granite hillsides, savory and dark-fruited, at a fair price for the address.
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Drink windowAt peak (2014–2026)
Typical retail~$50
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