2013 L'Argiles, Saint Jean du Barroux, Ventoux
Philippe Gimel has really mastered this corner of the Rhône, having worked at top Chateauneuf estates Beaucastel and Janasse before setting out on his own. The Argiles is a generous single vineyard wine with low yields and juicy fruit. The purity of this shows exactly what Philippe is trying to do here: a wonderous expression of Ventoux's special terroir.