La Villa Rouge by Chateau La Sauvageonne

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2026 to 2039.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
James Suckling reviewed 2024	2021	92/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

Roast venison with juniper La Villa's structure and warm spice carry delicate game.More wines for venison →
Black truffle and beef carpaccio The wine's depth and warm spice meets truffle and prime beef.More wines for truffles →
Aged Manchego Salt-and-nut Manchego contrasts the wine's concentrated dark fruit.More wines for aged hard cheese →

History

La Villa is the prestige range of Chateau La Sauvageonne, introduced under Gerard Bertrand to showcase the estate's top parcels.

2018First vintage of La Villa Rouge
2017Estate Demeter-certified biodynamic

Facts

Producer: Chateau La Sauvageonne · visiting guide
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)

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.