Villa des Nymphes Organic Ventoux Rouge `Ampelos` 2022

Country
France
Region
Southern Rhone
Producer
La Villa des Nymphes
Grape(s)
Grenache Noir (55%)
Syrah (35%)
Mourvèdre (10%)
Type
Red
Style
Spicy
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Closure Style
Diam
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The Southern Rhone is home to many famous appellations with a great variety of soils and microclimates, though in general sees ideal growing conditions that are warm and dry, with the Mistral wind proving a defining feature. Grenache forms the backbone of southern Rhône blends, including Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. With a range of varieties grown, the region sees a range of styles produced from quality red and white wines to the aromatic dessert wine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.

Producer

La Villa des Nymphes was taken over by Eric Petitjean in 2019, a previous grower in Champagne. The estate is based in Rasteau, on the edge of the Massif des Baronnies, faces Mont Ventoux. Named after the discovery of an ancient alter dedicated to the Nymphs, a relic of the Roman era that was found in 1850 on the current site. The estate has execptional terroirs of complex soil types make up the vineyards split over key villages, which are all certified organic. In the winery Christophe Didier prefers the use concrete eggs over oak, with a minimal intervention approach and the wines show great elegance and finesse.
Tasting Notes
These vines are based in a UNESCO `Biosphere reserve` under Mont Ventoux, the vineyards are made up of clay and limestone soils. The grapes are all vinified seperately and undergo ambient fermentations in concrete vats from the skins natural yeasts. Lighter macerations for a fortnight extract lighter and balanced tannic structure and fresh bright fruit. Soft and floral aromas of blackberries, iris and earthy tones are followed by a smooth, textured and spicy palate with flavours of black pepper and fresh red fruits, supported with fine structure and a lovely long finish.
Food
This is the perfect wine for charcuterie, perfect with local regional cheeses from the savoire and cold meats.
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