Domaine de Fondrèche, Le Mas, Nouveauté Ventoux Rouge, Côtes du Rhône, France, 2023

Producer Profile

Sébastien Vincenti of Domaine de Fondrèche is widely recognised as one of the two best producers in Ventoux and to make things even better, he keeps a reasonable pricing policy despite his ever-increasing reputation and growing international demand.

His wines from his 38ha domaine are very polished and seductive, yet he always aims to improve his technique. Sébastien is moving to organic culture and uses specific canopy management in order to produce ripe rich wines, with an overall harmony being the key. This estate follows environmentally conscientious philosophies, with discipline and rigour aimed at a low-interventionist approach. “One of the leading estates in the up-and-coming Ventoux appellation is unquestionably Sebastien Vincenti and Manou Barthelemy’s Domaine de Fondreche.” Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate December 2016

Viticulture

TheFondrèche plateau is mainly dedicated to red wines production. Born from ancient alluvium, it is a very stony soil with a chalky surface and a sandy-clayed texture. The air streams and wide temperature range of the place give its depth and mineral structure to the wines that are produced.

Winemaking

The wine is vinified undergoes a traditional red wine fermentation without the use of any sulfites, then spends 9 months in concrete vat to mature and develop.

Tasting Note

A classic southern blend with delicacy and fruity flavor of cinsault

Food Matching

The Grenache dominant this pairs well with a variety of foods, including delicatessen meats, grilled meats, and hard cheeses.