Via Caritatis 2019 Ventoux 'Abbayes' Rouge Ventoux

Via Caritatis brings together the Benedictine monks and nuns of Le Barroux with local Ventoux winegrowers, continuing a viticultural tradition tied to the foothills of Mont Ventoux. The project’s Abbayes wines represent its most limited selections, produced from the monasteries’ finest parcels and only when vintage quality allows.

The 2019 Rouge is 100% Grenache, sourced primarily from the northeast-facing Saint Louis terraces and the south-facing Clos de l’Annonciation, which sits above 400 metres elevation. Vines are planted at high density, up to 8,000 vines per hectare, encouraging deep root development and greater terroir expression.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright cherry red.

Nose: Plum, blackcurrant, red currant, strawberry and cherry with subtle savoury complexity.

Palate: Warm and generous yet supple, with ripe plum and dark berry fruit balanced by fine bitterness and a hint of black olive.

Finish: Persistent and savoury, with prune, bramble, black fruit and light liquorice.