L’ Affaire Terre
AOP Ventoux
Our most exclusive wine. From a clay terroir to aging exclusively in a small handmade clay jar, this very special cuvée is delivering the pure and natural expression of our clay-limestone terroir. The purity of the fruit is noticeable. Sweet notes of small red fruits, soft and subtle tannins, for an exquisite finish. Pair with poultry, venison, prime ribs or veal chops, aged cheeses. Keep for seven to 10 years.
27,50€
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOC Ventoux Rouge
Grape
Grenache, Syrah
Vinification
Malolactic fermentation in small handmade clay jars of 150L. Minimum human intervention as possible for 12 months.
Accolades
Rating: 94
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Issue Date: September/septembre 2024 · Vintage 2022
A delicious, succulent and lively red blend of syrah and grenache. The nose offers aromas of cherries, dried herbs, stones and warm spices. It’s mediumto full-bodied with fine tannins. Vivid and agile with plenty of texture. Harmonious, with a long, savory, focused finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.
Rating: 91
Reviewed by: Wine Advocate 2023 – Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date: June 2023 · Vintage 2021
Assemblage 56-44 de Grenache et Syrah, le Ventoux L’Affaire Terre 2021, issu des plus vieilles vignes du domaine, a été fermenté en béton et élevé en amphores. Des parfums de pierre concassée, de myrtille et de cerise noire marquent le nez de ce vin corsé. Rond et mûr, li est assez ample, mais li se termine sur des tanins équilibrés et soyeux et une longueur ample.
Rating: 93
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Issue Date: June 2022 · Vintage 2019
A composed red with a supple-textured palate that’s full of black cherries and blackberries, as well as piquant spice and terra cotta. Integrated, dusty tannins on the palate with pristine ripe fruit. Flavorful, with naturally concentrated fruit that’s evenly spread across the palate. 66% syrah and 34% grenache. Drink or hold.
Rating: 90
Reviewed by: Guide DUSSERT-GERBER Vins 2024
Issue Date: October 2023 · Vintage 2020
Ventoux rouge L’Affaire Terre 2020, charnu, de couleur intense, charpenté, aux tanins riches, aux nuances d’humus, de pruneau et de cassis, concentré.
Rating: 93
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Issue Date: June 2022 · Vintage 2019
A composed red with a supple-textured palate that’s full of black cherries and blackberries, as well as piquant spice and terra cotta. Integrated, dusty tannins on the palate with pristine ripe fruit. Flavorful, with naturally concentrated fruit that’s evenly spread across the palate. 66% syrah and 34% grenache. Drink or hold.
Rating: 91
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Issue Date: April 2021 · Vintage 2018
Blackberries, cherries, terracotta, soya and herbs. Vanilla too. Medium body with chewy tannins.
Fleshy and vibrant on the palate with crisp acidity. Fresh and lively finish. A blend of 50% syrah and 50% grenache, aged in amphora for ten months. Drink or hold.
