Domaine de JU
AOC Ventoux
TERROIR
Julien Cornud the winegrower is also a botanist and loves his terroir. His vineyards are located in Caromb, a small village at the foothill of Mont Ventoux. His vineyard has the particularity to contain pieces of flint and for that reason Julien Cornud used to joke he could make a very nice Sauvignon Blanc like in the Loire region.
Clay and silicious with pieces of flint like in the Loire region.
WINEMAKING
Destalking, pressing. Fermentation at low temperature 12 to 14° C for 10 days in stainless steel.
No malolactic fermentation to preserve a maximum of freshness.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Roussane 80%, Clairette 20%
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a beautiful golden color. The nose is intense and complex with notes of pear, white flowers and herbal tea. The palate is well balanced with freshness, roundness with a good length.
TASTING ADVICES
It could be kept from 1 to 3 years.
FOOD PAIRINGS
It should be drunk chilled as an aperitif or with seafood such as grilled salmon fillets, crabcakes or pan seared scallops. It will also perfectly match goat cheese
AWARDS
2018: Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
2017: Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
