Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Ventoux Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

The origin of the name ‘Vieux Lazaret’ dates back to the 18th century, when a hospice (or Lazaret) existed in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This hospice, provided by the Lazarists, offered comfort and shelter for the poor and infirm. The buildings eventually fell into disuse and were sold by the commune during the 19th century to the Quiot family. Afterwards, the Quiot family used the structures as agricultural buildings. While originally situated in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape near other properties owned by the Quiot family, these original buildings have today been extended and modernized, and now form the main center of the agricultural activities of Vignobles Jerome Quiot. At the foot of Mont Ventoux, 30kms away from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the domain is grouped around an old typical farm of the region, where two enormous 100-year-old cypress mark the entrance and form a natural archway. In the subsoil numerous networks of steams dating from Romans times bring water to the farm. The Quiot Family bought this 15th century Domaine in 1871. The direct view of the Mont Ventoux is magnificent. Ventoux Red – Terroir: Ancient alluvial terraces with mainly limestone sub-soils. Grape Varieties: Grenache and Syrah. Winemaking: The harvest is transported in inert gas to Châteauneuf-du-Pape where we historically vinify the estate’s wines. The grape varieties are de-stemmed and pre-blended. Vatting time: 8 to 10 days. Ageing in vats from 6 months to 1 year. Tasting: Ruby red color. Ripe black fruits: blackcurrant, blackberry but also herbs and spices which support a certain aromatic complexity. Silky tannins, smooth on the palate with good persistence.