Chateau Juvenal, Ventoux 2025 'Les Ribes du Vallat' Blanc

This is youthful but shows great potential. Very elegant with the usual abundance of tropical fruits and plenty of minerality. Very promising.

Drinking Dates: 2026 to 2030

Cépagement: 80% Clairette, 20% Viognier (30 year old vines)

Upbringing: ORGANIC. Grapes are cooled to 10°following the harvest. Direct pressing. Fermentation and aged on its lees: 50% in tank and 50% in temperature-controlled demi-muids for 6 months

ABV: 13%

'I loved the two whites from Juvenal. Based largely on Clairette, the 2021 Ventoux Les Ribes Du Vallat Blanc has pretty pear, crushed citrus, and honeyed flower notes in a medium-bodied, fresh, mineral-laced package perfect for near-term drinking.' 91/100 (Jeb Dunnuck)

'From 30- to 40-year-old vines grown on granite south-facing slopes; half of the wine is matured for six months in demi-muid leaving no overt oakiness to the aromatics. Full-bodied, rich and opulent style, very ripe and fulsome. Some mango and pineapple juice. Unmistakenly southern Rhône, this is quite a mouthful but it's remarkably balanced considering with a tensile core. Organic.' 91/100 (Matt Walls, Decanter)

'Attractive blend of honeysuckle and quite a bit of bitterness on the end. Impressive persistence. Much fresher and more vital than many southern Rhône whites. Clairette helps, I suspect.' 16.5/20 (jancisrobinson.com)