🍷 Red Wine – Ventoux – Orca
Domaine Marrenon: Mediterranean Power & Aromatic Finesse
A bold red wine from Ventoux, made from a blend dominated by Grenache and Syrah , aged partially in oak barrels. Orca offers a profile rich in ripe fruit, spices, and a beautiful expression of the warm terroir of the southern Rhône, while retaining freshness thanks to the altitude and Mediterranean climate.
🔍 Main Features
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Domaine : Marrenon — renowned winemaker from Ventoux / Luberon, committed to careful aging and mature vinification.
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Appellation : AOP Ventoux (Rhône Valley)
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Vintage : Orca Red
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Vintage : 2023 (or most recent version available)
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Grape varieties : Grenache & Syrah blend.
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Alcohol content : ~ 15% vol. — powerful wine.
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Vinification & aging :
• Late harvest (Grenache harvested very late) for greater maturity.
• Fermentation at controlled temperature with long maceration (20 to 30 days), gentle extractions.
• Aging: approximately 1 year in French oak barrels , including ~10% new wood.
👁️ Wine profile
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Eye : Deep, bright ruby red.
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Nose : Ripe aromas of red fruits (morello cherry, black cherry), notes of blond tobacco, spices and perhaps a touch of vanilla or toasted wood depending on aging.
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Palate : Rich, ample, with controlled power. Soft but present tannins, fresh, long finish, with complexity (ripe fruit + notes of garrigue / coffee / roasting).
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Excellent companion for:
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Grilled or sauced red meats (lamb, duck breast, game)
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Typical Mediterranean dishes: roasted vegetables, ratatouille, tagine
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Mature cheeses, intense dark chocolate for a more daring pairing
🕰️ Consumption & Service
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Serving temperature : between 16 - 18 °C , or even 17 °C recommended to allow all the aromas to express themselves.
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Aging potential : 4 to 6 years depending on the vintage and storage conditions, to see the wine evolve and become more rounded.
🌿 Terroir & Commitment:
This Ventoux is produced on typical Mediterranean soils (clay, pebbles, mountain influence), with hot and dry climatic conditions and a strong temperature amplitude between day and night. The Marrenon vineyard emphasizes maturity, respect for the fruit and the material, with well-balanced wood aging to enhance without masking.
🚚 Delivery & Warranty:
Fast and careful delivery: your Orca bottle arrives protected. Satisfaction guaranteed—we'll be by your side until your first taste.
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