The winery
Pierre-Jean Villa
A winery based in Chavanay (Northern Rhône) known for wines from the AOCs Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage; it adopts organic practices and minimal-intervention winemaking.
- Rodano settentrionale (Vallée du Rhône) · Francia
- Since 2009
- 10 products
The story
Pierre-Jean Villa, with previous experience in Burgundy and as a member of Vins de Vienne, founded his own estate in 2009 in Chavanay. Over the years the estate has grown to include vineyards on crus of the Northern Rhône; the new generation has joined the family management, and the business has also expanded to offer viticultural consultancy through PJ Conseils.
Production philosophy
The approach aims to respect soil life and the expression of the fruit: organic viticulture and low‑intervention winemaking. The estate states its intention to move toward biodynamics as well.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyard sites on the slopes of the Northern Rhône around Chavanay, with parcels in the appellations Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage, and on the hillsides of Seyssuel. The area is characterized by the typical soils of the Northern Rhône hills.
Awards and recognition
The winery's documentary received special mentions from the Grand Jury Œnovidéo 2014 and the Wine and Flavours Film Festival 2014; some cuvées have received notable critical ratings in product sheets and specialized reviews.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Syrah
- Viognier
- Roussanne
- Marsanne
- Hectares
- 20.0
What makes it distinctive
- Headquartered in Chavanay; address and contact details are available on the official website.
- Produced in the principal appellations of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage.
- Following an organic approach since 2011; certified in 2021.
- Cuvée "Jardin Suspendu", produced from 100% Viognier; "Saut de l'Ange" is often presented as Roussanne.
- Family-run, with the next generation joining, and consulting services.