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Ville Rouge
Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Terre d'Eclat 2017
Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Terre d'Eclat 2017

Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Terre d'Eclat 2017

Crozes Hermitage|Red wine|Organic
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4/5 (4 customers)

91+/100

Robert Parker

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“It’s hard to tell the difference between the Cuvée Paul and the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Terre d’Eclat. Both are aged in barrels that have previously held several different wines, imparting a delicate touch of cedar, vanilla, and baking spices. The focus is on the fruit—in this case, a blend of berries. Full-bodied, creamy, and ripe, it has a velvety texture and a smooth, easy finish.” (Wine Advocate 2020 – Joe Czerwinski)

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Estate

Domaine de la Ville Rouge

Vintage

Terre d'Eclat

Vintage

2017

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Stony Quaternary alluvial deposits; upper and middle terraces formed by the Rhône and Isère rivers; vineyards with an average age of 40 years

Viticulture

Certified Organic and Biodynamic by Biodyvin

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation with native yeast, traditional winemaking (pumping over and some punching down), followed by maceration on the pomace for over a week and hot-fill transfer of the wines into barrels for a period of one year

Livestock Farming

1 year in barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Intense color

Nose

Red Berry Blend

Palate

Very round and full-bodied, with a structured finish; a wine that deserves to be aged for a few years

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Half an hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed with roasted or grilled red meat.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A well-crafted, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

Straightforward, with firm tannins and blackcurrant fruit that expands on the palate, leading to a well-balanced, easy-drinking finish.

About the estate:

Although this vineyard was founded in 1919, it is the current generation that has really put it on the map. Sébastien Girard has transitioned the approximately 20 hectares to biodynamic farming. In the Saviaux and Châssis sectors of Crozes-Hermitage, the grapes ripen well—sometimes a bit too much when global warming comes into play. Thanks to the biodynamic practices implemented here, the wines retain their structure, remaining elegant and fresh, without succumbing to opulence or heaviness.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

It’s hard to tell the difference between the Cuvée Paul and the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Terre d’Eclat. Both are aged in barrels that have previously held several different wines, imparting delicate notes of cedar, vanilla, and baking spices. The focus is on the fruit—in this case, a mix of berries. Full-bodied, creamy, and ripe, it has a velvety texture and a smooth, easy finish.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

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4/5

based on 4 reviews

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