A floral, honeyed wine from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier. A very pleasant, fruity (apricot, peach), Southern Rhône-style wine, with a roundness and a touch of minerality to balance it out.
Features
Estate
TerraVentoux
Cuvée
Terres de Truffes
Vintage
2017
Designation
Ventoux
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache blanc, Clairette, Viognier
Terroirs
Clay-limestone with rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Integrated farming practices
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Breeding
5 months in new barrels (228L) for Grenache Blanc only
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow with green highlights
Nose
Floral aromas with a hint of honey (acacia flower) and yellow-fleshed fruit aromas (peach, apricot).
Mouth
Round, full-bodied attack, supported by good minerality to enhance aromas.
Serve
10-12°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with truffle-based dishes, fish in sauce, monkfish with saffron, fresh goat's cheese...
TerraVentoux
Ventoux
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Created in 2003 from the merger of Les Roches Blanches, in Mormoiron, and La Montagne Rouge, in Villes-sur-Auzon, both founded in 1929, this cooperative has over a hundred members and offers a fine range of Ventoux wines. The cooperative also organizes tours to discover the region and its wines.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN MARC T. Published on 08/10/2019
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER P. Published on 22/09/2019
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARC V. Published on 30/07/2018
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