Domaine de Fenouillet Ventoux, Rhone, France

Description

Sunlit fruit tones rise delicately from the glass as 2022 Domaine de Fenouillet Ventoux opens with a sense of ease and understated elegance, its freshness capturing the charm of rosé grown at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Bright, inviting, and seamlessly expressive, it draws the drinker in with its interplay of red fruit purity, floral lift, and mountain-kissed minerality.

Product Details:

• Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
• ABV: 13%
• Farming: Organic and biodynamic (certified)
• Container: Bottle

Sensory Description:

Fresh, aromatic, and gracefully lifted, the wine opens with red berry notes, strawberry, raspberry, and a touch of wild berry, supported by citrus zest and soft floral impressions reminiscent of rose petals. A thread of minerality adds definition to the bouquet. On the palate, lively acidity energizes flavors of ripe red fruit, peach, and a whisper of apricot, shaping a light-bodied yet rounded texture. The finish is clean and elegant, extending with lingering berry tones and a subtle citrus flourish that invites another sip.

Winemaker’s Background:

Domaine de Fenouillet is a third-generation family estate rooted in the southern Rhône, led by brothers Patrick and Vincent Soard. Known for their traditional approach and deep respect for terroir, the Soards farm organically and biodynamically, producing wines that are both authentic and expressive of their dramatic setting beneath Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Their partnership with esteemed importer Neal Rosenthal has highlighted the estate as one of the Rhône’s most character-driven producers, celebrated for crafting wines of honesty, charm, and Mediterranean warmth.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well-chilled in a white wine or rosé glass to showcase its brightness and aromatic finesse. This Ventoux rosé pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp, scallops, fish tacos, and fresh salads, particularly those featuring citrus or herbs. Mediterranean dishes, soft cheeses like chèvre or fresh mozzarella, and charcuterie with prosciutto and ripe fruit all harmonize effortlessly with its crisp, refreshing acidity.

Graceful, vibrant, and undeniably drinkable, 2022 Domaine de Fenouillet Ventoux offers an irresistibly pure expression of Rhône Valley rosé, refreshing on its own and wonderfully versatile at the table.