A long time Bassin's direct import this wonderful Domaine based in the beautiful town of Sablet makes authentic, terroir driven wines that sell for a song. There may be no better "all purpose" red on the planet!
Not yet bottled and based on 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre, the 2022 Ventoux Domaine has a pure, up-front, perfumed, and medium-bodied style as well as terrific aromatics of black raspberries, blackberries, spring flowers, and smoky, sco...
The Aggelis (ah-gah-lease) vineyard is in the VĂ³ila Valley in the far eastern Crete appellation of Sitia and grows at 580 meters. The vines were planted in the 1930s on their own roots and are now farmed organically (to be certified with the '23 harvest) and give small, intense grapes and small yields. These grapes are fermented almost whole in an oak upright. Hand-harvested, spontaneous ferments, minimal filtration, and minimal SO2 additions. Best served with a slight chill.
-Importer notes (Vintage 59)