Domaine De Villeneuve La Griffe Côte-du-Rhone 2023

Country: France

Region: Rhône

Type: Red Wine

Grape: 60% Grenache/20% Cinsault/10% Syrah/10% Mourvèdre

Stanislas Wallut acquired Domaine de Villeneuve in 1993, achieving organic certification in 1995 and biodynamic certification in 1998. At that time, only 10 wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape were certified organic and just 5 were biodynamic. The vineyard comprises 12 hectares, evenly divided between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône, located at the border of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP. 

"La Griffe" is a single vineyard spanning 4 hectares, located on the border of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP. It features the same soil, grape varieties, and terroir as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but lies just across the road from its boundary. This vineyard produces Côtes du Rhône wine that reflects the unique characteristics of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir.

Elegant and highly drinkable, with aromas of red and black fruits, spicy and peppery notes and subtle balsamic undertones. Delicate, lively and deep on the palate, with grippy tannins, perfectly integrated acidity, and an ample and persistent palate.