Domaine de Fondrèche Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux Rouge 2022 750ml

The 2023 Ventoux Domaine is a normal blend of 60% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre that’s brought up in a mix of foudre and concrete eggs. It brings more richness and depth, with a terrific core of peppery darker berry fruits, peppery garrigue, smoke, and crushed stone. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, and textured, it should drink nicely right out of the gate, yet this will age gracefully as well. (Jeb Dunnuck)

The big black fruit has excellent youthful freshness and the tannins are enough to give this full-bodied Rhone red a very clear line, but are not in the least dominant. A touch of tar and soot add interest to this bold wine. Long, firm finish with a hint of stony character. A cuvee of grenache, syrah and mourvedre from organically grown grapes. Matured in a mix of foudres and eggs. Drink or hold. (Stuart Pigott)

Not yet bottled and based on 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre, the 2022 Ventoux Domaine has a pure, up-front, perfumed, and medium-bodied style as well as terrific aromatics of black raspberries, blackberries, spring flowers, and smoky, scorched earth-like minerality.