2019 Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux Rouge
SKU #1540306
91 points
James Suckling
Wild strawberries, blueberries, stones and wild herbs on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with sleek, firm tannins. Fresh and fruity with vibrant acidity and a flavorful finish.
(6/2021)
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The main production of the estate, the 2019 Ventoux Rouge is a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, aged in equal parts barriques, foudres and concrete eggs. Bottled in May 2020, with no additions until bottling (sulfur). It offers impressively concentrated notes of rich mixed berries on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and supple, folding in blueberries, black cherries and more savory notes of roasted meat and black olives. The wine turns velvety on the lengthy finish, adding a hint of licorice. Although the retail price is yet to be finalized, it'll likely be one of the finest values to be found in the Southern Rhône-the 2018 retails for less than $20. (JC)
(10/2020)
90 points
Wine Spectator
A suave and charming wine, with graceful plum and cherry notes swirling along with hints of black tea, singed sandalwood and tobacco. Focused finish. (JM)
(5/2021)
K&L Notes
Located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux lies the one of the top producers in the Ventoux region of the Rhone - Domaine de Fondreche. In the shadow of the mountain, the vines are an average age of 40 years planted in chalky clay over limestone. The Ventoux Rouge is composed of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre and is aged in a mix of vat, foudre and concrete egg.
