# Château Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat (2021)

- **Producer:** Château Juvenal
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, black plum, red plum, black cherry, vanilla, cloves, earth, leather

## About this wine

Château Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat is a red wine from the Ventoux appellation in the Southern Rhône, France. The estate, Château Juvenal, was acquired by Bernard and Anne-Marie Forestier in 2001 and is dedicated to organic farming practices. The Ventoux region benefits from the moderating climate influenced by Mount Ventoux, contributing to the wine's character. The blend primarily features Grenache and Syrah grapes, with vines averaging 30-50 years in age.

## Interesting facts

- Vines at Château Juvenal are between 30-50 years old.
- The estate is committed to organic farming.
- Mount Ventoux provides a cooling influence on the vineyards.
- Philippe Cambie, a respected winemaker, consults for the estate.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and robust structure, driven by Grenache and Syrah, make it well-suited for richer dishes. Tannins in the wine can complement the protein in meats, softening with each bite. Flavors often found in Southern Rhône wines can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in the food, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

Château Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat is produced using grapes from vines aged 30-50 years, grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils. The winemaking process includes manual harvesting, followed by an extended maceration period with frequent pump-overs to maximize flavor and color extraction. The wine for the 2021 vintage is aged in tank on its lees for nine months. The estate is committed to organic farming practices and aims to highlight the specific characteristics of the Ventoux terroir.