| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 29, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001693853 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 29, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vine Energy Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40239 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-4833927 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5800 Granite Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 550 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Plano |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75024 |
| City Area Code | (469) |
| Local Phone Number | 606-0540 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VEI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
