La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rose 2006

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December 2007

This wine reminded me of raspberries. It went well with the elements of the meal I ordered: steak, frites and flourless chocolate cake. Crisp, tangy, fruity but not overpowering. I'd have it again!

December 2007

Quite dissapointing. Anyway, a typical french rosé wine.

January 2008

A Proprietary Blend wine from Rhone in France. 2006 Vieille Ferme, La Cotes du Ventoux Rose 1500ml

April 2009

Cotes du Ventoux / France
Rose / 88 Points

Spring has sprung in the Metro D.C. area! All of us that have been cooped up all winter are dying to break out the charcoal and enjoy a nice dinner outside. This Rose, although inexpensive, provides a big bang for the buck. Most importantly, it is made in enormous quantity, which makes it widely available.

This review is for the Rose'. I only mention this because La Vieille Ferme (The Old Farm), also makes a very nice budget red. This wine is not a connoisseur's wine by any stretch of the imagination. It is an everyday read more...table wine. This is a blend of 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Very nice, both flavor and price.

Light pink in color, it oozes the scent of strawberry and bitter cherry. Although it smells sweet, it is a nicely balanced blend with good acidity and crisp flavors. The flavour of the wine reflects the nose. Light bodied, it delivers strawberry and cherry, with a pleasant finish.

This wine is custom made for grilling everything from pork chops to sausage. It goes down easy, and will be enjoyed by all who partake. Don’t be put off by the screw top. Many of the budget wines are going in this direction to save cost. It is a perfect picnic wine; no need for a corkscrew.

Value is a highly overused and misunderstood term as it relates to wine. A value wine is one that gives you more then you may expect for what you have to pay. This wine, using that definition, is a winner.    (hide)

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July 2008

This dry Rose is intensely fruity. It comes from vines grown high on the slopes of Mount Ventoux, one of the best vineyards in the Rhone Valley. The delightful and distinctive character of La Vielle Ferme Rose is the judicious blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah grapes. Effusive and bright,with cherry pit, strawberryand mineral notesfollowed by a refreshingfinish. An ideal summerback-porch pour thathas the stuffing to matchwith food. Made fromCinsault, Grenache andSyrah. Drink now. Wine Spectator 86 Points