Grand Vin Rouge by Chateau La Sauvageonne

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: garrigue, ripe red fruit, jammy notes, gingerbread

Palate: red plum, black fruit, fine tannin, warm spice

Ruby with intense tiled reflections, garrigue aromas, jammy and spicy notes with subtle hints of black fruit and gingerbread; fine elegant tannins and vivacity.

What it pairs with

Lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs
The wine's garrigue notes echo Mediterranean herbs; tannin carries lamb fat.
Beef bourguignon
Warm spice and dark fruit pair with slow-braised beef.
Aged cheese platter
The wine's structure and gingerbread spice contrasts hard-cheese richness.

History

Chateau La Sauvageonne was acquired by Gerard Bertrand in 2011. The estate sits on volcanic terroir with schist and ruffes; the Grand Vin is the flagship Terrasses du Larzac cuvée. Demeter biodynamic certification since 2017.

2011: Estate acquired by Gerard Bertrand portfolio
2017: Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer: Chateau La Sauvageonne · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 12 months in French oak barrels
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 28-42 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2002
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Grand Vin Rouge

What does Sauvageonne Grand Vin Rouge taste like?

Garrigue, ripe red fruit, jammy notes and gingerbread on the nose; red plum, black fruit, fine tannin and warm spice on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Sauvageonne Grand Vin Rouge?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in Sauvageonne Grand Vin Rouge?

A classic Terrasses du Larzac blend: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre from the estate's schist and volcanic ruffes terroirs.

What food pairs with Sauvageonne Grand Vin Rouge?

Lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing; the wine's garrigue notes echo Mediterranean herbs. Beef bourguignon and an aged cheese platter are equally strong matches.

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