Château la Croix des Pins, Producer of organic wines AOC Ventoux 

The vineyard of Château la Croix des Pins extends over 37 hectares surrounding the building of the estate.

The terroir of the Ventoux organic wine 

The wines benefit from a unique terroir made up of sediments deposited by the sea during the Tertiary era and which constitute the structure of the Mont Ventoux limestone massif. The microclimate linked to the proximity of the Mont Ventoux brings an exceptional biodiversity. Classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1990, the Mont Ventoux site serves as a showcase for terroirs that have been worked with respect for nature and the region's cultural and historical heritage.
This exceptional character permeates the wines of Château la Croix des Pins, allowing the elaboration of fine, light and airy wines, whether white, red or rosé, to satisfy all your desires, whatever the occasion. 

 

 


The grape varieties of the AOC Ventoux 

The multitude of grape varieties and the richness of the terroirs give a unique personality to the wines of Château la Croix des Pins, within the AOP Ventoux appellation area.
For the white wines, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache blanc and Roussanne are authorized as the main grape varieties. These grape varieties can be blended with so-called "accessory" grape varieties such as Marsanne, Rolle or Viognier.
For red and rosé wines, the main grape varieties are Carignan, Cinsaut, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. They will be accompanied by Bourboulenc, Clairette, Counoise, Franche blanc, Marsanne, Marselan, Piquepour noir, Roussanne, Rolle or Viognier, considered as "accessory" grape varieties for red and rosé wines.

The different AOC Ventoux wines of Château la Croix des Pins

The red wines, mainly composed of Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre sometimes accompanied by Carignan, are supple and rich with aromas of red fruits, spices, leather, licorice and truffles.
The red Trois Villages is an everyday wine, the perfect ally of your improvised meals, which will conquer your taste buds with its notes of caramelized strawberries.
The Noria will warm up your winter evenings by the fireplace with its spicy and dried fruit aromas.
The Petit Nysse will perfectly match your dishes in sauces and your game thanks to its powerful tannins and its notes of brown tobacco.
La Tête à l'Envers will surprise you with a chocolate-pear dessert that will perfectly counterbalance the acidic side of the blackcurrant aromas of this wine.

The rosé wines are light, long on the palate, combining elegance and small red fruits, perfect for a nice summer evening.
The Trois Villages rosé is a real cocktail of exotic fruits. It will refresh your summer afternoons by the pool.
The 500 Seconds is the gastronomic rosé par excellence. Accompanied by raw salmon or scallops, it will be ideal on your party table.

The white wines are fresh, reminiscent of lime blossom, white flowers and citrus fruits. They are essentially composed of white Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette and Rolle.
The Trois Village white will be a perfect accompaniment to your appetizers with friends with its notes of summer fruits.
As for the Secret, it will be ideal with a fish dish thanks to its buttery body and its vanilla aromas.