Vieilles Vignes is a red produced by Domaine Jeantels in Faugères, Languedoc, France. Made from Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Faugères
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A rustic, warm-climate Faugères red built on old-vine Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre, offering dark fruit, wild herb and peppery spice character typical of the Languedoc schist soils. Expect a full-bodied wine with ripe, medium tannins and a savory, earthy finish rather than polished fruit. Best suited to hearty, rustic food rather than delicate dishes.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Languedoc, France
Languedoc is a vast wine region sweeping along France's Mediterranean coast in the south, from the Rhône delta toward the Spanish border.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
More wines
More red wines from Languedoc
- Accords — Terre des 2 Sources, Terrasses du Larzac
- Antonin et Louis — Mas de la Séranne, Terrasses du Larzac
- Antonyme — Domaine Canet Valette, Saint-Chinian
- Cabrières Cabanon — Fulcrand, Cabrières
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vieilles Vignes from?
Vieilles Vignes is produced by Domaine Jeantels in Faugères, Languedoc, France.
What grapes are in Vieilles Vignes?
Vieilles Vignes is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre.