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Crozes Hermitage
Ville Rouge
Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Paul 2017
Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Paul 2017

Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Paul 2017

Crozes Hermitage|Red wine|Organic
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3.7/5 (3 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Syrah
distinguished
old vines

"A refined Syrah"

Selected from the finest barrels of Syrah grapes grown on old vines over 40 years old, the Paul cuvée reflects even more vividly the charms of its terroir, which is even “wilder” and sunnier. Notes of vanilla, licorice, and dry earth give way to a palate of ripe plums, both velvety and full-bodied. Benefiting from a longer maceration, this Vieilles Vignes cuvée perfectly expresses the richness of a distinguished Syrah.

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Estate

Domaine de la Ville Rouge

Vintage

Paul

Vintage

2017

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Stony Quaternary alluvial deposits; upper and middle terraces deposited 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

Livestock Farming

1 year in barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Intense color

Nose

A blend of red berries and dark chocolate

Palate

Very round with body. A structured finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with rabbit with prunes, roast beef...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very 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 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:

Aged in barrels that previously held various wines, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Cuvée Paul reveals a hint of vanilla, which is then overshadowed by notes of ripe plums, dark earth, and black licorice. Full-bodied, smooth, and velvety on the palate, the only minor issue here is that there may be just a touch of noticeable alcohol warmth on the finish. Enjoy this delicious wine while it’s young.
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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3.7/5

based on 3 reviews

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