Les Hauts de Valcombe Ventoux 2019

Watch out for this Cotes-du-Rhone killer, explosive in the nose, fresh and deep on the palate, there is a ton of wine in this bottle for the $!

“Les Hauts de Valcombe” is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah from exclusively north-facing vineyards, and this less-sun-drenched exposition keeps the wine fresh, balanced, and agile. Harvest takes place at night to ensure the healthiest possible fruit entering the cellar, and fermentation begins spontaneously and lasts for around ten days—again keeping the wine relatively light on its feet. Both fermentation and aging take place in the traditional cement vats of the region, and sulfur is applied to the wine only just prior to bottling, and in homeopathic amounts. The wine combines an appealing ripeness with a spice-tinged, savory streak—the mark of a relatively high percentage of Syrah in the blend. Organic