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La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rose(2006)
- Winery:
- La Vieille Ferme
- Varietal:
- Region:
- France > Rhône > Côtes du Ventoux
- Type:
- Rosé Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, rose petals, bargain, cherry, meal, stone fruits, (tree) fruit, grenache, berry, blend
Production area
The vineyard lies to the east of the
southern tip of the Côtes du Rhône
appellation, near the town of Villes-sur-
Auzon, at the foot of the Mont-Ventoux
and the hills that extend to Sault.
Geology
Sediment left by the seas of the Tertiary
Period at the base of the chalky Mont
Ventoux. Red Mediterranean soils blend
with chalk debris and round stones.
Grape Varieties
Cinsault 50%, Grenache 40%,
Syrah 10%.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked, lightly crushed
and read more...
The vineyard lies to the east of the
southern tip of the Côtes du Rhône
appellation, near the town of Villes-sur-
Auzon, at the foot of the Mont-Ventoux
and the hills that extend to Sault.
Geology
Sediment left by the seas of the Tertiary
Period at the base of the chalky Mont
Ventoux. Red Mediterranean soils blend
with chalk debris and round stones.
Grape Varieties
Cinsault 50%, Grenache 40%,
Syrah 10%.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked, lightly crushed
and read more...
- heydaroff
- Los Angeles, CA
- December 2007
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No written review
- 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!
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Spectator rating: 86
- January 2008
- Quite dissapointing. Anyway, a typical french rosé wine.
- July 2008
-
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 read more...
Tags: Winegent.com, wine gent, gerry dunn
