Maison Ventenac - Vin de France - La Muse - Red - 2024

Wine:

Crafted from pure Syrah, the 2024 Red Vin de France La Muse delivers juicy, vibrant flavours with subtle aromas of violet and a hint of pepper. It’s easy-drinking, perfectly ripe, and captures the warmth of the South without ever going overboard. This red wine strikes a beautiful balance, with a generous yet fresh palate and a savoury finish that keeps you coming back for more. Rated 91/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermented without sulfur and with indigenous yeasts. Regular punching down and pumping over. Aged for 3 months in concrete vats. Certified organic wine. For environmental reasons, this wine is sold without a capsule.

Color:

Intense red with purple highlights.

Nose:

Expressive nose dominated by ripe Syrah with hints of violet and Sichuan pepper, with a lovely southern dimension, sunny but without excess.

Palate:

The palate shows beautiful balance, with ample substance and a refined texture, offering lovely overall consistency.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pork skewers with thyme, prune tagine, guinea fowl supreme with figs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Celebrated for its wines that burst with pure, expressive aromas, Maison Ventenac has become a standout name in the Cabardès region. Specialists in single-varietal winemaking, Stéphanie and Olivier Ramé have a rare talent for capturing the original fruit character of each grape, crafting wines that are generous, vibrant, and endlessly enjoyable.