2022 Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux Rosé

Pale and slightly coppery in hue, Fondreche's 2022 Ventoux Rose includes a hefty dose of Cinsault, with the balance a mix of Grenache and Syrah. Scents of crushed stone, boxwood and melon rind give it more than just fruity appeal, while it's medium-bodied in the mouth, with a silky texture and a lingering finish that adds notes of peach and guava. Complex and textural, it's a solid wine pretty much every year. (JC)

Fondreche is definitely one of my favorite additions to our Rhone portfolio. One of the great producers in the Ventoux, we have been fortunate to work directly with them for a few years now. Now fully certified organic, they have made incredible strides with Grenache and Syrah, using precise, minimal intervention winemaking. Oh and some of the best terroir in Ventoux as well, plus some great old vine Syrah, a rarity in the region where Grenache has dominated. But, I always come back to this rose. Based on Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache, it has so much purity. Loaded with orchard fruits like peach and nectarine, notes of watermelon rind and white currants. It has that fresh acidity that keeps it focused and refreshes your palate. Few wines speak summer in a glass quite like the Fondreche. Do not hesitate to load up on this as this beauty drinks really well now and should keep drinking for the next year or even longer...