The cuvée Vieilles Vignes of the Domaine de Villeneuve is made from vines of 40 years and exceeding the 100 years for some, 70% Grenache, 16% Mourvèdre, 8% Syrah, 4% Cinsault and 2% Clairette.

The wines are always aged for a long time, between 18 and 24 months but only in concrete tank of 51 hl in order to keep the fruit and freshness of the wine.

The 2012 vintage is part of the of the greatest in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it is now at full maturity.

The Domaine de Villeneuve is located on a base of very old vines in the extreme north of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, it was taken over in 1993 by the Wallut family driven by a passion for vines and wine.

One of the special features of the estate is that it enjoys 3 very distinct terroirsThe vineyards are located in the heart of the appellation, with the famous pebbles of the appellation, clay and sandy soils, which give complexity and elegance to the wines.

The grapes are carefully sorted, the vinification is particularly meticulous and the vineyard is managed in biodynamics. This philosophy is at the heart of everything we do and allows the estate to sustain a genuine commitment to respecting the vine.