Brothers Vincent and Patrick Soard broke with the local co-operative in order to bottle their own crop back in the early 1990s, and we have been with them every step of the way since, remaining perpetually amazed at their ability to render these warm southern Rhône terroirs with grace and balance. Their Ventoux Rosé, comprising 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Carignan, and produced solely via direct pressing, is breezy but appropriately Rhône-y, balancing spicy red fruits with terrific acidity. The domaine has been certified organic since the 2012 vintage, a fact which shows in their rosé’s vibrancy and vividness of fruit.