PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
WHITES
Château Juvenal, Ribes du Vallat, Ventoux 2022 92
An interesting and complex wine, with fleshy orchard fruit, subtle nuttiness (blanched almonds, fresh hazelnuts) and an elegant mineral backbone. Very food-friendly with good mid-palate weight. Finishes with asaline and toasty twist. Organic certified. Alc 14%
Château Pesquié, Quintessence, Ventoux 2022 91
Great tension and focus. Vibrant white and yellow citrus (lemon, white grapefruit, yuzu) in counterpoint to crunchy yellow apple, pear and juicy melon. Good acidity throughout and a zesty, lively finish. Alc 13.5%
Maison Phetisson Bonnefoy, Caroline Bonnefoy, Ventoux 2022 91
Deep and intense, with a crunchy core of green apple, peach and apple peel, smoky nuances (toasted almonds, hazelnut shells) and wild fennel spiciness. Focused, robust acidity. Organic certified. Alc 13%
Domaine Marsaleix, Phoenix, Ventoux 2021 90
Seductive mineral and zesty nose, dominated by lemon zest, melon and crunchy pineapple. On the palate, lime zest and lemon curd are topped by chamomile and freshly cut celery. Subtle smoky flintiness. Good tension throughout. Alc 13.5%
Rhonéa, Passe Colline, Ventoux 2023 89
An enjoyable and refreshing wine, perfect for the Spring days ahead. Lime zest, crunchy pear, green apple and white grapefruit mingle on the palate, lifted by hints of white flowers, jasmine and linden. Vibrant zesty acidity throughout. Alc 13.5%
ROSÉ
Via Caritatis, Lux de Cælo Rosé, Ventoux 2022 91
Adeep salmon rosé with aromas of orange zest, wild strawberries, cranberry, redcurrant and red cherry. The palate is focused, with good acid tension and pink grapefruit zestiness, while subtle herbaceousness adds nuance. Drinks like a good white, with great food pairing potential. Alc 14%
Château Saint Pons, Les Justes, Ventoux 2022 90
Pale salmon. Pink citrus and sweet red fruit dominate – raspberry, wild strawberry, red apple, pink grapefruit – topped by floral and herbal notes (rose petals, crushed mint). Good persistence and textural character. HVE certified. Alc 13%
REDS 2022
Martinelle, Ventoux 2022 92
Deep and fragrant bouquet, with ripe black fruit (blueberry and thyme jam, plum) against a background of violets. The palate surprises for its freshness and firm acid line, which helps lift the warmth of the alcohol. Nice complexity and potential to age in bottle, developing a savoury edge. Long finish. Organic certified. Alc 14.5%
Domaine Aymard, Les Grappes, Ventoux 2022 91
Fragrant, very Grenache-led nose, with delicate red fruit and rose petal aromas topped by an exotic touch of passionfruit, papaya, guava and banana. Super fresh and vibrant, with loads of drinkability, juiciness and alluring,
