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Ventoux, Martinelle 2018

Introduction

Ventoux is a large wine region in the far southeast of the southern Rhône, on the border with Provence. The wines made in the Ventoux appellation are very similar to those of the Côtes du Rhône and share much the same combination of grape varieties. Grown in mostly clay-marl and limestone, the intense southern French sunshine that covers the south- and west-facing slopes of Ventoux helps the grapes to achieve a good level of phenolic ripeness.

Ventoux Martinelle achieves elegance from a balanced blend of the area’s major grapes of Grenache and Syrah with the minor ones including Cinsault and Carignan.

Taste profile

Color: Medium purple Aroma: Complex, notes of fresh red and black fruits, spices, milk chocolate Taste: Complex fruity notes of cherry and blackberry; very melted tannin, rather long finish with notes of licorice and vanilla.

food pairing

Rack of lamb, chicken, Asian food

summary

A round and fruity wine that is versatile and marries well with both red and white meats such as Lamb & Gratin Dauphinois, and Chicken & Mushroom Fricassée, you will experience the flavor of the spices in a whole new way.