Saint Péray ‘Version’ François Villard 2023 Gewurztraminer Zind-Humbrecht and by no means a

and by no means a blockbuster

Great with lamb stew with sweet red peppers

Well structured with prominent oak flavours from its ageing 24 months in oak

The finish has a hint of honey and vanilla

Saint Péray ‘Version’ François Villard 2023 Gewurztraminer Zind-Humbrecht and by no means aFranois Villard, St Michel sur Rhne, Condrieu The wines have immediate flair and lots of life in them. The winemaking is modern, with new oak a constant feature. Villard has been restraining himself on the cellar techniques in the last two or three vintages, and the wines sit more comfortably in the glass as a result. John Livingstone Learmonth, DrinkRhone. com Franois empire keeps growing, but he still keeps a tight rein on the operations, whilst