Les Ruffes by Chateau La Sauvageonne

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, Mediterranean herbs, warm earth, spice

Palate: red fruit, garrigue, soft tannin, fresh

Entry red from the Sauvageonne estate named for the volcanic ruffes (red clay) soils; bright, savoury and approachable.

What it pairs with

Charcuterie board Soft tannins and red-fruit lift pair with cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
Wood-fired pizza The wine's garrigue notes match the herbs of tomato-and-basil pizza.More wines for pizza →
Roast chicken with rosemary Approachable structure carries herb-roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr advises light, low-tannin reds for Pélardon, such as a young Saint-Chinian or a lightly extracted Faugères, and warns that a powerful or oaky red crushes it. A medium-bodied red raised mostly in concrete or old wood, with supple tannin, keeps the goat's milk in view.

History

Les Ruffes is the entry red of Chateau La Sauvageonne, named for the distinctive red-clay volcanic soils (ruffes) of the estate. Designed for everyday drinking while still expressing the estate's volcanic terroir.

2014First vintage of Les Ruffes
2017Estate Demeter-certified biodynamic

Facts

Producer: Chateau La Sauvageonne · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: concrete tank with minimal oak
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 14-22 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from vintage
First vintage: 2014
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Ruffes

What does Sauvageonne Les Ruffes taste like?

Red cherry, Mediterranean herbs, warm earth and spice on the nose; red fruit, garrigue, soft tannin and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and medium acidity.

When should I drink Sauvageonne Les Ruffes?

Drink within 1 to 5 years from vintage. Pull the cork and serve; the wine is built for early enjoyment.

What grapes are in Sauvageonne Les Ruffes?

Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the volcanic ruffes (red clay) parcels of the estate. Bottled under the basic AOC Languedoc.

What food pairs with Sauvageonne Les Ruffes?

A charcuterie board is the canonical pairing; soft tannins and red-fruit lift pair with cured meats. Wood-fired pizza and rosemary roast chicken are equally strong matches.