COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
PRODUCER
SCEA Le Graveyron
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Juvenal Les Garrigues is a red wine from the AOC Ventoux in the Southern Rhône, produced by SCEA Le Graveyron. The estate is a family venture, uniting the Forestier and Alban families, with a history rooted in the mid-19th century. Vineyards were established after a severe winter in 1956 destroyed olive groves. The vineyards are situated at the base of Mont Ventoux, benefiting from clay-limestone soils and alluvial gravel. The estate is committed to organic viticulture and blending traditional methods with eco-technology. The wine is primarily made from Grenache and Syrah, with some Carignan also present.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines were planted after a devastating winter destroyed olive trees in 1956.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located at the foot of the famous Mont Ventoux.
Fact 03
The estate is committed to organic farming practices.
Fact 04
Family legacy dating back to the mid-19th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Juvenal Les Garrigues is produced using a method that includes long maceration and frequent rackings. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for seven months on its lees in thermo-regulated tanks. The estate is committed to organic viticulture and incorporates eco-technology into its traditional winemaking practices.
