Winemaker Notes
The 2021 is a very pale rosé, bright and limpid. Aromas of small fresh red berries and citrus fruits. The mouth offers a great balance and freshness with hints of gooseberries, raspberries and citrus with floral notes.
It is a delightful aperitif. Suited to grilled meats and fishes, raw or grilled vegetables and charcuterie.
Blend: 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
Stretching across the slopes of the Ventoux mountain in the southeastern region of the Rhône River Valley, Cotes du Ventoux excels in the production of spicy and characterful red blends based on Grenache, Syrah, and other indigenous varieties. The region also produces rich and aromatic whites and rosés.