Famille Perrin
2024
Ventoux Rouge, Famille Perrin
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Ventoux
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Ventoux
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Ventoux wine is a blend-driven red and rosé from the south-eastern edge of the southern Rhône, where Mont Ventoux pushes cool mountain air down into 5,675 ha of vineyards. Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsaut are the backbone grapes, delivering the sun-soaked fruit of the south with a freshness most neighbouring appellations simply can't match. That combination of warmth and altitude-driven lift makes Ventoux worth a closer look.
Why choose Ventoux wine?
Choose Ventoux when you want a large, dynamic southern Rhône appellation that delivers fresh, accessible blends without the premium price tag of its neighbours. By 2020, Ventoux had grown to more than 130 estates, making it one of the most active and competitive appellations in the Rhône Valley — more producers means more choice and keener pricing for the shopper. As one of the largest appellations in France, supply is reliable and styles are plentiful, from structured Grenache-Syrah reds to lighter, chilled-down bottles. The fact that roughly a quarter of production is exported signals that international buyers have already taken notice — this is not a parochial or hard-to-find region. Pair a Ventoux red with lamb chops or a herb-roasted chicken and it holds its own against pricier Côtes du Rhône Villages bottles. It's the go-to region for anyone who wants southern Rhône character without the southern Rhône markup. If you want fresh, crowd-pleasing Grenache and Syrah blends from one of France's most dynamic appellations, our Ventoux selection starts here →
What colours of wine does Ventoux produce?
Ventoux makes predominantly red wine (54% of 2021 production) alongside a substantial 40% rosé and a small 6% white — so there's a style for most occasions.
Which grapes dominate Ventoux blends?
Grenache Noir and Syrah lead most blends, with Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsaut adding structure, spice, or freshness depending on the producer's recipe.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.