VENTOUX

Origins of the cuvée

‘Challières’ refers to the old white stone walls from the Mont Ventoux Massif.

Grape varietals

Grenache noir and Syrah.

Vinification and maturing

Visual: Deep red in colour.
Nose: Soft floral and a hint of freshly churned butter.
Palate: Flavours of black fruit are discernible from the start. Full-bodied tannic structure enhanced by lovely hints of spice and impressive length.

Food and wine pairing

Serve at 17°C with all types of red and white meats, preferably grilled. Also pairs well with cheeses such as abondance. 

Appellation

The south-facing slopes of Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse, which rises to 1,912 meters covering almost 6,700 hectares. The terroir is made of Limestone and marly scree.