Francois Villard was a chef before moving into wine, and it feels like that influence is front-and-center in this wine. The familiar expressions of dark fruit are present in this French Syrah, in the form of blackberries and cherries, but are just the beginning. Broad and lovely tobacco flavors come soaring in just behind them. All of this mingles with peppery tones and velvet tannins, creating a truly powerful and memorable sensation.