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Côtes du Ventoux

Mont Ventoux is one of the most famous mountains in France (2,000 m, 6300ft) and marks the gate between Rhône and Provence. The weather in Côtes du Ventoux is very hot in the summer but cold in the winter and windy with the "mistral" blowing almost all the time!
The poor limestone soil of Côtes du Ventoux gives a fruity red wine, easy to drink and to appreciate. A good value wine.
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Côtes du Ventoux wine information:

Name:	Appellation Côtes du Ventoux Controlée
Location:	South side of Mont Ventoux in Vaucluse
Places:	About 50 villages Caromb, Mormoiron, Mazan, Roussillon, etc
Soil:	Limestone
Size:	7,000 ha (17,000 acres)
Production:	4 million bottles 85% red wine
Grapes in Ventoux:	Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Picpoul, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Ugni blanc, etc
Type of wines:	Fruity red wine
Age:	Drink young 1 to 3 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2005
Aromas:	Red fruits Quince
Food:	Grilled red meat White meat
Cheese:	Banon Picodon Next: Côte Rotie