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.
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 · 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.

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