In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, warm spice, graphite
Palate: concentrated black fruit, wild herbs, fine grain tannin, long
The prestige Terrasses du Larzac of Sauvageonne; Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre selection from the highest-quality parcels with extended barrique ageing.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with juniper
La Villa's structure and warm spice carry delicate game. -
Black truffle and beef carpaccio
The wine's depth and warm spice meets truffle and prime beef. -
Aged Manchego
Salt-and-nut Manchego contrasts the wine's concentrated dark fruit.
History
La Villa is the prestige range of Chateau La Sauvageonne, introduced under Gerard Bertrand to showcase the estate's top parcels.
- 2018 — First vintage of La Villa Rouge
- 2017 — Estate Demeter-certified biodynamic
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Sauvageonne
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
- Classification
- AOC Terrasses du Larzac
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques, high percentage new oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 80-130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2018
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- James Suckling 92 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2024)
Frequently asked about La Villa Rouge
What does Sauvageonne La Villa Rouge taste like?
Dark cherry, violet, warm spice and graphite on the nose; concentrated black fruit, wild herbs and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.
When should I drink Sauvageonne La Villa Rouge?
Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.
What grapes are in Sauvageonne La Villa Rouge?
A Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre selection from the highest-quality parcels of Chateau La Sauvageonne. Aged 18 months in French oak.
What food pairs with Sauvageonne La Villa Rouge?
Roast venison with juniper is the canonical pairing; the wine's structure and warm spice carry delicate game. Beef carpaccio with truffle and aged Manchego are equally strong matches.