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L'Échappée de Patrick Chêne Ventoux 2018

Ventoux|Red wine|Organic

3.8/5 (16 customers)

elegant

organic & good

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“A special vintage by Patrick Chêne”

This cuvée, produced from 13 hectares of clay-limestone and sandy-loam vineyards, expresses both the richness of the South and the winemaker’s elegant signature. First, a deep, luscious nose reveals notes of jammy red berries, while on the palate, a beautifully silky texture unfolds with richness and great freshness. A wine full of finesse—not to be missed!

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Estate

Domaine Dambrun

Vintage

L'Échappée de Patrick Chêne

Vintage

2018

Designation

Ventoux

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan

Terroirs

Mostly clay-limestone and sandy-loam. Elevation: 100 to 450 meters. Southwestern exposure.

Viticulture

Certified organic, produced in accordance with organic standards and biodynamic principles, without any synthetic inputs

Grape Harvest

Manuals in small boxes

Winemaking

Traditional fermentation using indigenous yeasts (no additives) in truncated cone-shaped wooden vats. Gravity-fed transfer. Gentle pneumatic pressing.

Livestock farming

15 to 20 months in wood (half-muids and casks), concrete, and 316 stainless steel

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light garnet color

Nose

Deep nose, with notes of jammy red berries

Palate

Rich and deep, with delicate notes of fruit, sweetness, and spices, and a fresh finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Try a mint-roasted lamb shoulder, a rosemary-roasted ribeye, or a rabbit terrine…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The Ventoux region marks a new chapter in the professional lives of Laurence and Patrick Chêne. This labor of love, which began some twenty years ago, is based in an 18th-century farmhouse at the foot of this famous mountain in the Vaucluse. With deep-seated convictions and unwavering faith, this couple—passionate about rural life and Provence—has brought together the region’s native grape varieties, which had been all too quickly neglected. Century-old vines, a winery that honors tradition while embracing innovation, guided by the discerning eye of Jérome Bressy: the result is evident in the glass—relevant and visionary across four vintages. In addition to the usual varieties, a touch of Cinsault and the delicate Counoise round out a successful blend, aged in cement and wood.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 16 reviews