Ventoux

Ventoux is a wine region of Rhone, France.

Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Carignan, plus four more.

The ground underneath is clay, gravel and limestone.

The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows lighter, crisp and refreshing, vibrant red fruit character and vibrant with mineral notes.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, mediterranean dishes, ratatouille and barbecue.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Lighter.

Rosé: Crisp and refreshing, Vibrant red fruit character.

White: Vibrant with mineral notes.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Bonpas Ventoux Grande Reserve des Challieres, Rhone, France
• Chateau La Croix des Pins Ventoux 'La Noria' Rouge, Rhone, France
• Chateau La Croix des Pins Ventoux 'Les Trois Villages' Rouge, Rhone, France
• Chateau Pesquie Ventoux 'Silica', Rhone, France
• Chateau Pesquie Ventoux Artemia, Rhone, France
• Chateau Pesquie Ventoux Edition 1912m, Rhone, France
• Chateau Pesquie Ventoux Quintessence Blanc, Rhone, France
• Chateau Pesquie Ventoux Quintessence Rose, Rhone, France

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Mediterranean dishes
• Ratatouille
• Barbecue
• Cheese boards

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Ventoux: common questions

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