Villard Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Seyve Villard 18-315
Villard Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, spice note. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Regent and Chambourcin.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackcurrant-cherry fruit with earthy spice.
- Check body as medium-plus and structure as firm.
Confidence signals
- Seyve-Villard red profile
- Coherent medium plus/medium plus frame plus cherry — typical Villard Noir read.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Southwest France · US East Coast · Hybrid vineyards
- Classic styles: Historic French hybrid red with strong color and moderate tannic grip · Medium-to-full bodied hybrid red used for varietal and blend production
Common questions
Is Villard Noir a red or white grape variety?
Villard Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Villard Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Villard Noir include blackcurrant, cherry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Villard Noir?
Documented tells for Villard Noir: Look for blackcurrant-cherry fruit with earthy spice. and Check body as medium-plus and structure as firm..
What is Villard Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Villard Noir is most commonly confused with Regent, Chambourcin and Chelois. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Villard Noir grown?
Classic regions for Villard Noir include Southwest France, US East Coast and Hybrid vineyards.