COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
Château Juvenal
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat is a red wine from the Ventoux appellation in the Southern Rhône, France. The estate, Château Juvenal, was acquired by Bernard and Anne-Marie Forestier in 2001 and is dedicated to organic farming practices. The Ventoux region benefits from the moderating climate influenced by Mount Ventoux, contributing to the wine's character. The blend primarily features Grenache and Syrah grapes, with vines averaging 30-50 years in age.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines at Château Juvenal are between 30-50 years old.
Fact 02
The estate is committed to organic farming.
Fact 03
Mount Ventoux provides a cooling influence on the vineyards.
Fact 04
Philippe Cambie, a respected winemaker, consults for the estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat is produced using grapes from vines aged 30-50 years, grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils. The winemaking process includes manual harvesting, followed by an extended maceration period with frequent pump-overs to maximize flavor and color extraction. The wine for the 2021 vintage is aged in tank on its lees for nine months. The estate is committed to organic farming practices and aims to highlight the specific characteristics of the Ventoux terroir.
