Today I am tasting the 2007 La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge by the Perrin Family from the Rhone Valley in France. This blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault was acquired for under $8. It comes in an attractive bottle with a screw-cap (yeah!) and a drawing of a rooster and a hen. It reminds me of A Year in Provence
Color
In the glass it is a dark ruby red. A little darker than I expected for a Rhone Valley blend.
Aroma
There is some dark fruit on the nose at first. Blackberry is noted. I also get strawberry after a while.
Flavor
The strawberry on the attack is sweet. The mid-palate is quite strong with nice raspberry notes taking over from cherry. There is also some black pepper on the mid-palate. It finishes with licorice and smooth tannins which have a black tea flavor. It is well balanced and will pair well with food. I recommend it with chicken and pork. It isn’t quite big enough to pair well with steak.
Rating
I believe this is a decent wine for pairing with food. I rate it 88 points.
This is a widely available wine, have you tried it?
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