🍷 Pierre Rougon – Rouge Ventoux

AOP Ventoux: a fruity, generous and spicy red wine from the Rhône Valley

The Pierre Rougon Rouge Ventoux 2024 is a red wine from the Ventoux protected designation of origin, in the heart of the southern Rhône Valley. Grown at the foot of Mount Ventoux, this wine benefits from a Mediterranean environment tempered by altitude and cool air currents from the massif. It expresses a convivial and accessible style, where fruit takes center stage.

🔍 Main characteristics:

• Name: Pierre Rougon – Rouge Ventoux

• Appellation: AOP Ventoux

• Producer / brand: Pierre Rougon

• Wine region: Southern Rhône Valley – Vaucluse

• Country: France
  

• Grape varieties: Grenache and Syrah

• Alcohol content: 13.5% ABV

• Volume: 75 cl

• Bottled: At the winery

• Terroir: Mainly limestone soils, with rounded pebbles

• Style: Fruity, full-bodied, supple and spicy

👁️ Wine characteristics:

• Vintage: 2024

• Color: Deep red with purple highlights.

• Nose: A fruity bouquet dominated by red fruits, accompanied by nuances of ripe fruit.

• Palate: The attack is full-bodied and fruity. The aromas of red fruits express themselves generously, supported by a supple texture and pleasant structure. Grenache contributes to the roundness, while Syrah brings depth and spicy nuances.

• Finish: Fruity and harmonious, with a pleasant persistence.

• Style: A convivial Ventoux red, which prioritizes the expression of fruit, suppleness and a balanced structure.

🍽️ Food and wine pairings:

Pierre Rougon Rouge Ventoux pairs well with generous and convivial cuisine. Its fruity character and structure make it a natural partner for grilled meats and traditional dishes.

• 🥩 Red meats: Grilled ribeye, flank steak, rib of beef and steak au poivre.

• 🍖 Lamb: Grilled lamb chops, herb-roasted leg of lamb and confit shoulder.

• 🍗 Poultry: Roast chicken, guinea fowl and poultry with Provençal herbs.

• 🍲 Slow-cooked dishes: Beef daube, pork sauté and dishes in sauce.

• 🥓 Charcuterie: Saucisson, terrines and country ham.

• 🧀 Cheese: Comté, aged tomme and characterful cheese boards.

Our suggestion: Serve it with grilled dishes accompanied by Provençal vegetables. The wine's fruity aromas pair with the grilled flavors of the meat, while its spicy notes recall the aromatic herbs of the dish.

🕰️ Tasting and storage tips:

• Serving temperature: Between 15 and 17°C, in accordance with the producer's recommendations.

• Preparation: Open the bottle a few minutes before serving. A short aeration can help release the aromas.

• Aging potential: Approximately 2 to 5 years according to the producer's indications, depending on storage conditions.

• Storage: Keep the bottle away from light and heat, in a cool place at a stable temperature.

🌿 Terroir and winemaking:

The Ventoux AOP is located in the southern Rhône Valley, around the Mount Ventoux massif. The vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate, tempered by altitude and mountain influences. The soils are mainly limestone and may contain rounded pebbles, which promote drainage and contribute to the vines' water balance. 

🍷 Why choose Pierre Rougon Rouge Ventoux?

• A Ventoux AOP from the southern Rhône Valley.

• A blend of Grenache and Syrah according to the producer's technical sheet.

• A fruity and generous profile, with spicy nuances.

• A full and supple palate, suited to convivial meals.

• Bottled at the winery.

• Easy pairings with grilled dishes, slow-cooked meats and cheeses.

• A wine to enjoy in its youth or to keep for a few years depending on storage conditions.

The Pierre Rougon Rouge Ventoux will appeal to Rhône red wine lovers looking for a fruity, generous wine that is easy to pair at the table. It will naturally find its place around a barbecue, a slow-cooked dish or a cheese board.

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