Around the Giant of Provence
Recognised in 1973 as Côtes du Ventoux, the appellation was renamed Ventoux in 2009. It surrounds the Mont Ventoux massif across around fifty Vaucluse communes, between the Dentelles de Montmirail to the north and Luberon to the south.
With around five thousand seven hundred hectares, it is one of the southern Rhône's larger appellations by area, without the same renown.
Freshness through altitude
Vineyards range from one hundred to over six hundred metres, considerable for the region. Proximity to the massif creates a marked day–night temperature difference, often fifteen degrees in summer.
This contrast preserves acidity and aromas and delays harvest by one to two weeks compared with the plain. Limestone, clay-limestone or stony soils, depending on the sector, complete this fresh profile.
Lighter reds, excellent value
Red Ventoux is more slender than the Rhône average: fresh red fruit, pepper, garrigue and fine tannins. It is readily drunk within two to five years, sometimes slightly chilled, around 15°C.
Whites based on Clairette and Grenache blanc are lively and floral; rosés are direct and refreshing. The appellation offers some of the valley's best value and an ideal introduction to southern wines.
The grape varieties of Ventoux
Ventoux wines on 1001caves
Detailed pages: the cuvée, the estate, the drinking window and the bottles for sale between collectors.
