# Château Juvenal Les Garrigues (2022)

- **Producer:** SCEA Le Graveyron
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €11
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, spice, black pepper, raspberry, red plum, ripe fruit, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

Château Juvenal Les Garrigues is a red wine from the AOC Ventoux in the Southern Rhône, produced by SCEA Le Graveyron. The estate is a family venture, uniting the Forestier and Alban families, with a history rooted in the mid-19th century. Vineyards were established after a severe winter in 1956 destroyed olive groves. The vineyards are situated at the base of Mont Ventoux, benefiting from clay-limestone soils and alluvial gravel. The estate is committed to organic viticulture and blending traditional methods with eco-technology. The wine is primarily made from Grenache and Syrah, with some Carignan also present.

## Interesting facts

- Vines were planted after a devastating winter destroyed olive trees in 1956.
- Vineyards are located at the foot of the famous Mont Ventoux.
- The estate is committed to organic farming practices.
- Family legacy dating back to the mid-19th century.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and ripe fruit character make it a versatile partner for richer dishes. Its tannins can stand up to the protein and fat in meats, while its fruit notes can complement savory and slightly sweet elements in sauces and accompaniments. The spice notes often found in Southern Rhône blends can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

Château Juvenal Les Garrigues is produced using a method that includes long maceration and frequent rackings. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for seven months on its lees in thermo-regulated tanks. The estate is committed to organic viticulture and incorporates eco-technology into its traditional winemaking practices.