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Frederic Chaudiere

Frederic Chaudiere

Country of Origin: France
Location: Apt
People: Frederic Chaudiere, Owner & Winemaker
Supplier: http://www.jondavidwine.com

Le Paradou is a young project created in conjunction with Frederic Chaudiere whose family produces some of the most respected wines in the Southern Rhône AOC of Côtes du Ventoux. Sourced from two properties whose raw material is quite unique, the wines carry the name of the centuries-old farmhouse, Le Paradou, belonging to Frederic's family. The vines, ranging in age between 40 and 60 years old, are cultivated in accordance with the laws of Terra Vitis, an organization that ensures that properties respect the environment in which the vines are grown and stresses the benefits of integrated farming. Located just east of Apt in the beautiful Luberon hills of Provence, Le Paradou focused on true varietal character, with zero manipulation. The bottlings are created exclusively from estate-grown fruit - red, white, and rosé are all aged in stainless steel tank with no added wood influence, and the wines are harvested by hand in multiple passes.

One of the most stunningly beautiful places in Europe, the Luberon is a lavender-scented, sunflower-dotted region home to simple cabanas and multi-million dollar restored farmhouses. It also happens to be home to some of the most impressive parcels of Syrah and Grenache in the Rhone Valley. Just south of the Southern Rhone appellations of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rasteau, and Gigondas, the Luberon varies from galet-strewn vineyards similar to those in Chateauneuf to hillside parcels of sun-washed Grenache planted early in the last century. Unfortunately, over-cropping has led to wines that have often not shown the true potential of this region that has been producing wine since Roman times.

You Tube Links
Le Paradou - History and Tasting of Le Paradou Cotes du Luberon
Le Paradou - Grenache and a Walk through the Vines of Le Paradou

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