Maison Ventenac

L'Idiot 2024

Pays d'Oc | Red | 2024

Maison Ventenac

L'Idiot 2024

Pays d'Oc | Rouge | 2024

Maison Ventenac, the wine estate now managed by Olivier and Stéphanie, produces authentic and expressive Cabardès wines, cultivated with passion and environmental respect. Certified Terra Vitis and undergoing organic conversion, their direct and unadorned approach highlights the aromatic richness of their grapes. These are distinctive, assertive, and unpretentious wines, to be savored to rediscover the true essence of terroir.

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Country of Origin, France

Region, Languedoc

Appellation, Pays d'Oc

Grape variety, Merlot

Certification, Organic

Sweetness Level, Dry

Vinification,

Soil Type, Clay-limestone

Alcohol content, 13.0%

Regular Price €8.90
L'Idiot 2024
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How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Round | Fruity and spicy

Serving Recommendations

Serve at 14° to 16°C

Aging Potential

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Our Review of the Cuvée

A delightful nose of crisp red fruits. Supple, fresh, and approachable on the palate. Light finish.

Maison Ventenac

Maison Ventenac

Languedoc | France

Located within the Cabardès appellation area, approximately ten kilometers west of Carcassonne, Maison Ventenac is a family estate nestled against the foothills of the Montagne Noire. The vineyard spans approximately 135 hectares and is currently undergoing organic conversion, with particular attention paid to soil management and environmental stewardship.

Under the stewardship of Olivier and Stéphanie Ventenac, the estate strives to achieve a clear and direct expression of Cabardès grapes, a transitional territory between Atlantic and Mediterranean influences. Winemaking practices seek to minimize artificial interventions, by favoring precise aging methods tailored to the specific profiles of each cuvée. Depending on the wine, vessels range from tanks, large-capacity foudres, and amphorae, to refine textures without obscuring the fruit's inherent expression.

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