Domaine de Villeneuve - La Griffe

Domaine de VilleneuveLa Griffe

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The La Griffe of Domaine de Villeneuve is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the La Griffe from the Domaine de Villeneuve

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the La Griffe of Domaine de Villeneuve in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the La Griffe of Domaine de Villeneuve in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or cassis.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de Villeneuve's La Griffe.

Winemaker
Domaine de Villeneuve
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

La Griffe - 2020
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 4.111110
La Griffe - 2019
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 4.111110
La Griffe - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 411110
La Griffe - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.911110
La Griffe - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
La Griffe - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
La Griffe - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of La Griffe from Domaine de Villeneuve are 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Domaine de Villeneuve

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine de Villeneuve is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 400 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
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The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

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