There are plenty of contenders for the best wine value from France, but for me, there is one that holds that top spot. It’s a region that I’ve watched develop over the last forty years working in the wine trade. This video features some flat-out amazing wines, and the best part is that the wines can typically be found for under $20 per bottle.<\/p>\n
Ventoux is an ancient region that has seriously upped its game. If you know the region, I’ll cover some specific wines worth searching out. If you’re not familiar with it, this video will prove worthwhile the next time you’re out wine shopping. The wines of Ventoux have often been lumped together with the base-level Cotes du Rhone from the Southern Rhone Valley. There are similarities; with both, Grenache usually plays a lead role. There are also significant differences. Ventoux tends to be cooler, thanks to Mont Ventoux, it’s better suited to Northern Rhone varieties. Syrah often plays a bigger role, and in general, the wines have fresher acidity and brighter fruit character. Old, low-yielding vines are common; this often leads to more concentrated wine.<\/p>\n
2025 Domaine de Fondreche Ventoux Ros\u00e9, bought at K&L Wine Merchants for $17.99
\n2023 Domaine Brusset Les Boudalles Ventoux Rouge, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourv\u00e8dre, Carignan, and Cinsault, from Total Wine $17.99
\n2023 Domaine de Fondreche Ventoux Rouge, 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% Mourv\u00e8dre from K&L Wine Merchant for $17.99<\/p>\n
#winetasting #wineenthusiast #winelovers #rosewine #redwine #grenache #winenot #totalwine #wineshop #bestwine #winenot #wine #masterofwine #bobpaulinski<\/p>\n
Chapter Markers:
\n Wines of Ventoux
\n Fondreche Ventoux Ros\u00e9
\n Brusset Ventoux Rouge
\n Fondreche Ventoux Rouge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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