Coup de Sang, Maison Ventenac

A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemakers Stephanie & Olivier Ramé, a husband and wife team, are the third generation of their family to run the show at Maison Ventenac. Their vineyards are in Cabardès, the only Languedoc appellation that allows both Atlantic and Mediterranean grape varieties, so offering a unique exploration of flavours. Their specific location around the village of Ventenac-Cabardès is famed for its limestone, chalky soils, which they say gives their wines their saline & fresh characters. The winemaking philosophy is to allow their unique terroir to shine through in the wines, presenting them as naturally as possible and raising in tuns, terra cotta urns and concrete vats to enhance their purity. 

Coup de Sang means a “fit of rage”. So the story goes.. One day, tired of tasting drab, boring Cabernets, the winemaker decided enough was enough. In a sudden rage, he announved that he would make his own wine without sulphites, and with as little interference as possible. He was determined to find Cabernet’s truest expression. The result is this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc, with aromas of ripe pepper and blackcurrant. The palate is round and silky, with more blackcurrant flavours and a lingering finish.

Colour – Red
Producer – Maison Ventenac
Country – France
Region – Languedoc
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 13%     
Grapes – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Vintage – 2024
Sustainability – Organic
Female Winemaker – Yes
Food Pairings – Hard cheeses, Paté