Domaine Font Sarade is located in the South of France, in Vacqueyras, a small Provencal village protected by the Dentelles de Montmirail, a stone's throw from the picturesque village of Gigondas. The story begins in 1936, with René Devine, who cultivates 10 hectares of vines and sells his wine in barrels to local wine merchants. His son André took over in 1983, and gave the name Font Sarade to the estate, which means "Closed Fountain" or "Dry Quarter" in Provencal. His daughter Agnès joined him in 2002, an
Presentation
Presentation
This cuvée is a special tribute to these red/orange colored lands. It represents the major part of our production in AOC Ventoux. This wine has a purple red color, with a delicate nose and notes of spices and chocolate.
Location
Vineyard located in the commune of Aubignan, on a terroir of clayey sands with red/orange colors.
Terroir
he property is located in the Rocan district, on a small rocky hill, a privileged place sheltered from the Mistral wind where life is good! Its ochre-colored rocks contain the heat and the sand keeps the coolnes.
In the vineyard
There are a total of 7 hectares, the average age of the vines is 45 years. The yield is 50hl/ha.
Winemaking
Hand picked and de-stemmed, 10 to 15 days of vatting with cold pre-fermentation. Daily pumping over. Concrete vat vinification.
Ageing
In concrete tanks for 7 to 8 months
Varietals
Syrah
Grenache noir
Carignan
Grenache noir
Carignan
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Purple color, delicate nose, notes of spices and chocolate. This wine has a nice freshness. To be served with grilled meat, white meats and cheeses.
Food pairings
Red meats, meats in sauce, game, cheeses.
