Domaine de Fontvive - Côtes du Ventoux

Domaine de FontviveCôtes du Ventoux

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Côtes du Ventoux of Domaine de Fontvive is a red wine from the region of Ventoux of Rhone Valley.
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.

Taste structure of the Côtes du Ventoux from the Domaine de Fontvive

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

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

Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontvive's Côtes du Ventoux.

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

Discover the grape variety: Penouille

An ancient grape variety from the southwest of France that used to be found in the Bordeaux region and in the vineyards of Fronton (Haute Garonne). Today, it is in the process of disappearing.

Informations about the Domaine de Fontvive

The winery offers 11 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This winery is part of the Domaine de Boissan.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ventoux in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine de Fontvive is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 85000 of of France wines
In the top 6000 of of Ventoux wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 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: Plant

Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.

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