I’m new to the terroir of Ventoux but the 2016 Saint Jean de Barroux ‘La Source’ certainly speaks to that of the Southern Rhône and could hold a candle to many a Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Young and exuberant, with lifted aromas of fresh blueberry, blackberry, plum, cherry compote, anise, fresh savoury herbs
The palate is bold, with only mild tannins and flavours of Turkish delight and chocolate to go with the fruit.
Impressed by this - tasted blind, I would’ve probably considered a high quality Cotes du Rhône.
I’m new to the terroir of Ventoux but the 2016 Saint Jean de Barroux ‘La Source’ certainly speaks to that of the Southern Rhône and could hold a candle to many a Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Young and exuberant, with lifted aromas of fresh blueberry, blackberry, plum, cherry compote, anise, fresh savoury herbs
The palate is bold, with only mild tannins and flavours of Turkish delight and chocolate to go with the fruit.
Impressed by this - tasted blind, I would’ve probably considered a high quality Cotes du Rhône.
Jan 24th, 2022
Côtes du Ventoux, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
