As the Giant of Provence, our Ventoux Tradition from Domaine du Vieux Lazaret has a robust structure and vast and wild aromas. However, no need to be a cycling champion to climb it, our wine is easily accessible !
Presentation
Location
At the foot of Mont Ventoux, 30kms away from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the domain is grouped around an old typical farm of the region, where two enormous 100-year old cypress mark the entrance and form a natural archway. In the subsoil numerous networks of steams dating from Romans times bring water to the farm. The Quiot Family bought this 15th century domaine in 1871. The direct view of the Mont Ventoux is magnificent.
Terroir
Ancient alluvial terraces with mainly limestone sub-soils. Soil textures are varied (sandy, clay and sand, or silty).
Winemaking
The harvest is transported in inert gas to Châteauneuf-du-Pape where we historically vinify the estate’s wines. The grape varieties are de-stemmed and pre-blended. Vatting time : 8 to 10 days. Ageing in vats from 6 months to 1 year.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Syrah
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Advice
Serving
Don't hesitate to refresh it a little before tasting.
Ageing potential
5 years
Tasting
Ruby red color.
Ripe black fruits: blackcurrant, blackberry but also herbs and spices which support a certain aromatic complexity.
Silky tannins, smooth on the palate with good persistence.
Ripe black fruits: blackcurrant, blackberry but also herbs and spices which support a certain aromatic complexity.
Silky tannins, smooth on the palate with good persistence.
Food pairings
Lamb Provencal style, caillette, beautiful charcuterie platter...
Recipes
ROAST CHICKEN
Reviews
"Ruby with a bright rim. Fresh black fruits dominate the nose, particularly blackcurrant and wild blackberry, with garrigue herbs and some lifted aromatics. From ancient alluvial terraces with limestone sub-soils, showing varied textures from sandy to clay-sand and silt. A traditional blend of Grenache Noir and Syrah, the grapes were transported from Ventoux under inert gas to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for vinification. Destemmed and pre-blended, 8-10 days vatting followed by 6-12 months in tank. Medium-bodied, lively, displaying polished tannins and good persistence. 14% Drink now to 2028. If I were keeping score: 4⭑, 92/100, A-"
