Monday, August 15, 2011

La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge 2010 (France)

Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault grapes.

Raspberry/blackberry fruit on the nose, with a spicy/cedar hint around the edges. Palate has lots of acidity, making this one juicy mouthful of red berries and pepper. Just enough tannin, so it clings slightly to the teeth. Not to heavy and not to light. We drank most of this wine before dinner but served it with a cajun dish and it seemed to pair well.

The vineyards are located on the slopes of Mont Ventoux. The altitude offers freshness, which provides a good acidity level to the grapes. The wine is therefore fresh, fruity and well balanced.



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