Domaine de Fondrèche, Ventoux Rouge, Mazan, Ventoux, Southern Rhône, France, 2020

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

This wine embodies the domaine’s philosophy, reflecting two decades of dedication and vineyard transformation. It focuses on matching the right grape variety to the ideal terroir, practicing ecological viticulture, and fostering harmony between the soil, vine, and surrounding environment—all with the goal of crafting wines that uniquely express the character of this exceptional site. The terroir is old alluvium, limestone on the surface with a clay sandy texture beneath on the most beautiful exposure. The mountain in the centre of the Mount Ventoux Regional Nature Park bares its influence on the microclimate.

Winemaking

Vinification is made without sulphites to respect the fruit with 12 months barrel ageing.

Tasting Note

A ripe basketful of black fruits, cherry and raspberry aromas, with notes of violet and lavender, liquorice, mocha spice, and smoky minerality.

Food Matching

Perfect with a charcuterie or cheese board, leg of lamb, sautéed mushrooms