From one of the southern Rhne’s greatest wine families, a fine Ventoux red with vivacious fruit Between Rhne and Provence, Ventoux takes its name from the imposing mountain which forms the backdrop to its ancient vineyards. Its footslopes provide ideal terroir for growing exceptional quality grapes, a fact first recognised by the Perrin family over 40 years ago when they discovered this sandy (safres) plot. As the Ventoux name implies, it’s a windy region and, coupled with the height of vineyards, the areas red wines have a kind of mountain coolness and freshness (Andrew Jefford). This is a terrific wine from the 5th-generation Perrin family, the leading organic producer of the southern Rhne. Using a classic blend of grapes, it’s a vibrant red with scents of herbal fruit and tobacco. Ideal with lamb kebabs or roast squash pilaf.