Domaine de Fondrèche - Ventoux

Domaine de FondrècheVentoux

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ventoux of Domaine de Fondrèche is a red wine from the region of Ventoux of Rhone Valley.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Grenache.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Ventoux of the Domaine de Fondrèche is in the top 30 of wines of Ventoux.

Taste structure of the Ventoux from the Domaine de Fondrèche

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ventoux of Domaine de Fondrèche in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

Wine with oak taste

chocolate, oak

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with floral taste

lavender, violet

On the nose the Ventoux of Domaine de Fondrèche in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or clove and sometimes also flavors of cassis, prune or cinnamon.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fondrèche's Ventoux.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Ventoux - 2019
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ventoux - 2018
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ventoux - 2017
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Ventoux - 2016
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ventoux - 2015
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Ventoux - 2014
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Ventoux - 2013
In the top 30 of of Ventoux wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Ventoux from Domaine de Fondrèche are 2017, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2012.

Informations about the Domaine de Fondrèche

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ventoux in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine de Fondrèche is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 35 of of Ventoux wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 75000 wines of the world

The wine region of Ventoux

The wine region of Ventoux is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Jean du Barroux or the Château Unang produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ventoux are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ventoux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or anise and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, tropical or pineapple.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Nervous

Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.

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