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The Côtes du Ventoux vines grow between 100 to 400 metres altitude, on the southern and western slopes of the Mont Ventoux outcrop (known as the Giant of Provence), In the very heart of the historic Venaissin County.
This vine growing country is exceptional because of the variety of soil types found here (hard limestone, scree, old alluvial deposits, pebbles...) and the types of grape grown are those which are the best adapted to these soils. The climate is also perfect for vines: lots of sun and little rain.
The Côtes du Ventoux guaranteed vintage "appellation controlee" has existed since 1973. Production today is from 250 to 300,000 hectolitres for a growing area of 6,500 hectares. Each hectare yields 52hl. Côtes du Ventoux covers 51towns, all of them in the Vaucluse department. Amongst them is CAROMB, a village already famous for producing vines, and geographically at the heart of the Côtes du Ventoux region. Caromb is also famous for its Cave Cooperative Saint Marc' -Saint Marc Cellars.
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