Domaine Champ-Long Tradition Ventoux 2020

Domaine Champ-Long Tradition Ventoux 2020

A fresh and juicy wine with ripe bramble and red berried
fruit enhanced by herbal tones and a nice spicy finish.
Producer Note
Nestled in the foothills of the Mont Ventoux, on the Princes of Orange route, is the
Domaine de Champ-Long. The sheltered and exceptionally sunny estate covers 30
hectares, straddling the Ventoux and Côtes du Rhône appellations. An exceptional
diversity of terroirs contributes to the complexity of these fine wines, which are vinified
using methods that fuse traditional skills with modern technology. Owners Béatrice,
Christian and Jean-Christophe Gely, cultivate their passion for wine in this beautiful
countryside, on the estate which has belonged to the family since 1820.
Vineyard
The grapes come from two different terroirs: the pebbly and sandy plateaus and the
limestone marl slopes. Each terroir imparts its own characteristic to the resulting wine
and adds to its subtle complexity. Aged between 10 and 30 years old, the vines yield
45 hectolitres per hectare.
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed, lightly crushed and cold soaked for
48 hours. Fermentation took place in concrete vats at 20°C, with racking and daily
pumping over. Fermentation was kept short, five to six days, in order to obtain a fruity
wine with low tannins. The wine was then aged for one year in concrete vats to
maintain its fresh and fruity style.
Tasting Note
Bright and fruity with aromas of ripe red fruits and damsons, enhanced by herbal tones
through to a spicy and rounded finish.
Grape
Grenache 85%, Syrah 15%
Winemaker: Jean-Christophe
Gely
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Ventoux
Country: France
Alcohol: 14%