Ventoux: Domaine Vintur Tradition White

Product Type: Wine - White

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A wine of finesse and power, giving harmonious expression to our sense of the Ventoux terroir. An aromatic intensity giving notes of white flowers and nuts. Fresh and mineral on the palate.

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Tasting Notes

Finesse and power, with an aromatic intensity giving notes of white flowers and nuts. Round in the mouth, the acidity perfectly balances the richness. Mineral and long with a crisp finish.

Wine Information

Vintage	2022
Region	Rhone
Appellation	Ventoux
Style	White
Producer	Domaine Vintur
Grapes	Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Vermentino
Pairing	Chicken, Fish and Seafood
Keeping	Drink within 7 years of bottling.
Vinification	Organic fertilisation and minimal use of sprays. The vines have trellising and are pruned using Cordon de Royat. Hand-picked grapes with must fermented at low temperatures to extract natural flavours.
Viticulture	Organic Wine
Bottle	75cl
Volume	13.5%

Domaine Vintur

Domaine Vintur is an independent wine producer located on the lower slopes of Mont Ventoux, 33 Km from Avignon. When Graham Shore, a British wine-lover who has lived for part of the year in Provence for nearly 20 years, bought Domaine Vintur in 2010, it had been under-managed for several years and certain buildings were in need of renovation; what followed can only be described as a labour of love. Their resident winemaker, James Wood, has worked in vineyards across the world, and moved to the Domaine Vintur in early 2012 and his efforts had early success, winning awards for both white and red wines. Most of the vines on the 12 ½ hectares of planted land are 30-60 years old, so fully mature. The location is ideal for producing high quality fruit, thanks to a combination of Provençal sunshine, mistral winds and limestone/clay soil. The Southern Rhône has a history of wine making dating back to the ancient Greeks.

Region and Appellation Information

Region – Rhone

The Rhône Valley is home to some of the oldest vineyards in the world, with wine production dating back to Greek occupation in the 4th century BC and thriving under the Romans; it was later revived when the papacy moved to Avignon in the fourteenth century, giving Châteauneuf-du-Pape ('the Pope's new castle') its name. The Northern Rhône is home to prestigious names such as Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and Hermitage - small-production wines of exceptional quality - where Syrah is the sole red grape and whites come from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. The larger, warmer Southern Rhône is best known for the bold Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its rival Gigondas, alongside excellent-value names such as Vacqueyras, Rasteau, and Cairanne. Its wines are predominantly red, built chiefly on Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Appellation – Ventoux

A southern Rhône appellation set on the slopes around the towering Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse department, granted AOC status in 1973. Its higher elevations and cooling mountain influence give a slightly fresher climate than much of the southern Rhône, producing wines with good balance and lively acidity. Predominantly red, built chiefly on Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan, they are typically fruit-forward, approachable, and food-friendly, showing ripe red fruit and garrigue herb character, alongside fresh rosés and aromatic whites.