Kilian and Angelina Franzen continue the heroic recultivation work Kilian's father began
at thirty years it's mature with years still ahead
A rare and serious bottle
with old marine sedimentary Bellpine loam soils — is one of Oregon's most respected addresses
The 2023 vintage emphasizes this altitude advantage: aromatic finesse
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