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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Ventoux is a wine appellation in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley. It is located to the south-east of the valley. This appellation produces 56% red wines, 38% ros\u00e9 wines and 6% white wines. The vineyard has held the French AOC C\u00f4tes-Du-Ventoux label since 1973, becoming AOC Ventoux on November 30, 2008.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Ventoux, a wine of God’s grace<\/h2>\n

The specificity of Ventoux wines is closely linked to their location. In fact, the vineyard is located <\/span>up close <\/span>of Mont Ventoux. The Mont Ventoux region is a protected area where vines are grown in a way that protects the environment and the region’s cultural heritage. All these measures have enabled the vineyard to acquire the status of a natural site classified as a “biosphere reserve” by UNESCO.<\/span><\/p>\n

The region’s viticultural origins date back to antiquity, when vines were already growing here. It was here, for example, that France’s first wine amphorae were found during excavations, dating back to the 1st century BC. It was mainly the priests of Avignon and the monks of Montmajour Abbey who worked to develop the cultivation of vines in the area. Subsequently, families of notoriety kept the vineyards alive and helped the appellation earn its letters of nobility.<\/p>\n

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Ventoux vineyards with rich soils<\/h2>\n

The Ventoux vineyards<\/a> are located in the southern C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne, close to other wine appellations such as Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras and Gigondas. Its southern position in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley means it enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, all topped by the Mistral wind. The total vineyard area is 6,700 hectares.<\/p>\n

The soil of the vineyard is mainly <\/span>composed of <\/span> marine deposits, and limestone rocks at the base of Mont Ventoux. Three different types of soil can be observed in the region: red soils due to the decay of limestone, soils made of clay and sand, and gravel soils from the mountains. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Ventoux is a floral and fruity wine<\/h2>\n

Ventoux reds and ros\u00e9s are made from several grape varieties, the main ones being Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourv\u00e8dre and Carignan. Secondary grape varieties such as Picpoul noir and Counoise may be used up to a limit of 20%<\/span>.<\/p>\n

To the eye, Ventoux red is a brilliant ruby color. On the nose, it has aromas of red fruit and spices, with hints of licorice and wood. You can even smell truffles or leather. The red will be long on the palate, supple and rich in aroma. It can be kept for 5 to 10 years.<\/p>\n

The ros\u00e9 has a very pale pink to light ruby color, with floral accents complementing the nuances of cherry and raspberry. On the palate, red fruit aromas dominate and persist. It doesn’t keep very well, with a shelf life of 1 to 3 years.<\/p>\n

The white Ventoux, meanwhile, is made from entirely different grape varieties, such as Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache blanc and Roussanne. <\/span>Secondary grape varieties such as Ugni blanc, Picpoul and Pascal blanc may be added to the blend. <\/span>. This will give her a dress <\/span>very clear and sparkling with yellow-green highlights. <\/span>On the nose, you’ll detect floral (narcissus, iris, acacia) and fruity (pear, green apple, almond, citrus) notes. On the palate, floral and fruity aromas dominate. Like ros\u00e9, it doesn’t keep very long: between 1 and 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ventoux is a well-balanced wine<\/h2>\n

Ventoux wines are very fruity, allowing them to reign with a perfect balance of freshness and elegance.<\/p>\n

Ventoux reds go very well with sun-dried tomato and olive cake, or red meats and small game. It goes very well with cheeses such as Saint-F\u00e9licien. Its ideal drinking temperature is around 16\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

Ros\u00e9 goes perfectly with Asian dishes, charcuterie and poultry. Ventoux ros\u00e9s are one of those ros\u00e9s where the new trend is to drink them throughout the meal. Best served between 8 and 10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

Finally, Blanc de Ventoux goes very well with skate terrine, or more generally as an aperitif, with grilled fish or seafood. The ideal drinking temperature is 9-10\u00b0C.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Numerous vintages for AOC Ventoux<\/h2>\n

For red wine, the crus du si\u00e8cle were produced in 1978, 1989, 1990 and 2000.<\/p>\n

For white wine, the vintages of the century are 1989 and 1998, because they were particularly exceptional vintages. 1978 is even referred to as the vintage of the millennium.<\/p>\n

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Traditional Ventoux estates<\/h2>\n

Domaine De Pi\u00e9blanc<\/h3>\n

Domaine de Pi\u00e9blanc is quite young, having been conceived in 2014 by Matthieu Ponson, an engineer with a passion for wine. Its aim is to produce wines that are emblematic of the region. The entire estate is farmed in the traditional way, and the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand.<\/p>\n

Domaine de Ch\u00eane-Bleu<\/h3>\n

The Ch\u00eane Bleu vineyard is located at the foot of Mont Ventoux, in La Verri\u00e8re, a former medieval residence now transformed into a bed & breakfast. The estate offers a range of wine tourism activities (tastings, workshops, guided tours, lunches, etc.). All our wines are crafted with authenticity and respect. In fact, the vineyard is undergoing organic conversion and is a test site for biodynamic viticulture.<\/p>\n

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