Name of the wine: The 5 Terroirs
Type of wine: Red wine
Grape variety used: Grenache, Syrah
Appellation: AOP Ventoux
Aromatic and taste description: Les 5 Terroirs is an exceptional red wine from the AOP Ventoux appellation. Its dress has a beautiful deep ruby red color. On the nose, it reveals rich aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, combined with spicy and garrigue notes typical of the Mediterranean terroir. On the palate, this wine offers great concentration, silky tannins and great aromatic complexity. It reveals flavors of ripe fruit, spices and nuances of garrigue and licorice. The finish is long and elegant.
Recommended food and wine pairings: Les 5 Terroirs goes perfectly with grilled meats, stews, aged cheeses and Mediterranean dishes.
Recommended serving temperature: Between 16°C and 18°C
Shelf life and aging potential: Les 5 Terroirs can be tasted as soon as it is bottled to take advantage of its aromatic richness. It also has an aging potential of 5 years, during which it will continue to refine and develop more complexity.
History and culture of the winery or wine region: Les 5 Terroirs is produced in the AOP Ventoux wine region in the south of France. This appellation is renowned for its unique terroir, its soils rich in clay and limestone, as well as for its Mediterranean climate, which gives the wines a beautiful expression of the terroir. The name "Les 5 Terroirs" refers to the diversity of the plots of vines used to produce this wine, each bringing its own character to the final wine. The wine estate that produces Les 5 Terroirs is committed to viticulture that respects the environment, thus preserving biodiversity and the health of the soil.
Technical information on the wine: The grapes of Les 5 Terroirs are harvested manually at optimum maturity, then carefully sorted before being destemmed and put in vats for fermentation. Maceration extracts the aromas and tannins from the must. Fermentation is carried out at controlled temperatures to preserve the freshness and aromas of the wine. Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels to enrich its structure and complexity, while the rest is aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruitiness.
Comments and tasting notes from wine experts: Les 5 Terroirs, a red wine from the AOP Ventoux, has been hailed by wine critics for its elegance, richness and authentic expression of the terroir.