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"L'Échappée" by Patrick Chêne, Ventoux 2018

L'Échappée de Patrick Chêne Ventoux 2018

Ventoux|Red wine|Organic

3.7/5 (17 customers)

elegant

organic & good

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"Special cuvée by Patrick Chêne"

This cuvée, produced from 13 hectares of clay-limestone and sandy-loam vineyards, expresses both the generosity of the South and the winemaker’s elegant signature. First, a deep, rich nose reveals notes of jammy red berries, while on the palate, a beautiful, silky texture unfolds with generosity and great freshness. A wine full of finesse—one you definitely won’t want to miss!

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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

Regions

Mostly clay-limestone and sandy-silt soil. Elevation ranging from 100 to 450 meters. Southwest-facing.

Viticulture

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

Grape Harvest

Manuals in small boxes

Wine Production

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

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 nuances, indulgent flavors, spices, and a fresh finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Try a mint-seasoned lamb shoulder, a rosemary-seasoned rib of beef, a rabbit terrine…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Mont Ventoux 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—all under the expert guidance of Jérome Bressy—the result speaks for itself in the glass, proving both 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

3.7/5

based on 17 reviews