Alain JaumeVentoux Les Gélinottes 2023

About this wine

Ventoux Les Gélinottes is a wine that captures the soul of the southern Rhône Valley in a single bottle. This blend of Grenache Noir and Syrah from Vignobles Alain Jaume shows you why Ventoux has become such an exciting region for finding genuine, unpretentious wines.

On the nose, you'll find red berries and a hint of garrigue, that wild herb character that comes from the limestone slopes around Mont Ventoux. The palate is elegant and balanced, with soft tannins that make it approachable without sacrificing depth. There's a nice minerality here that speaks to the terroir, keeping everything fresh and lively.

This is a wine that works beautifully with Provençal cuisine. Try it with grilled lamb, a rustic beef daube, or even a simple tomato-based pasta. It's also perfect alongside local cheeses like Banon or Picodon. Serve it slightly cool, around 15 to 16 degrees Celsius, and it'll show you its best side. This is the kind of wine you reach for on a Wednesday evening, not because it's special occasion wine, but because it's simply good and honest.