2018 Ventoux Les Terres Rouges, Domaine Font Sarade

This delicious 2018 Ventoux is from an 8 hectare plot of 40-50 year old vines that the family owns in the village of Aubignan, just south of Beaumes de Venise. The blend is 50% Grenache with 40% Syrah and 10% Carignan, which were destemmed and matured in concrete tanks to preserve the vital, raspberry fruitiness of this wine. Mid ruby-purple colour, aromas are perfumed and pure. Palate is full and juicily mouth-filling, with concentrated middle and a fine, fresh finish. “We aim to make a wine here that is approachable, and really drinkable,” says Bernand – job done!