Chateau Pesquie Artemia AOC Ventoux

Coming from one of the highest plots of the estate, this wine, mainly made from Syrah, with a fresh and airy profile, is reminiscent of the great wines of the Northern Rhône Valley.

WINE TASTING

Color: Purple

Nose: Aromatic nose, with notes of violet flower, licorice, spices and fresh blackberry.

Mouth: The palate has a fresh and velvety texture, very balanced and very subtle, with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and violet flower, with a long and slightly peperry finish

Organic / Biodynamic

Vegan

14%

75cl

DESCRIPTION

Artemia is one of the three single vineyards of Château Pesquié (with Ascensio and Silica). It offers an outstanding Northern Rhône style syrah expression with a very fresh and crisp profile. Artemia takes its name from ancient Greek and means « good health » and « integrity ».

SOIL

Located at about 400 m (1 300 feet), it is one of our highest plots. South-West orientation, terroir of limestone gravels. We work in our vineyard according to biodynamic practices since 2015.

GRAPE VARIETIES

80 % Syrah (yields of about 35hl/ha) 20 % Grenache (yields of about 30hl/ha)

WINEMAKING

Grapes are picked at an optimal maturity but a great attention is devoted to keeping a balanced pH, Fully destemmed. One month maceration, extremely gentle and minimal extraction. No fining. Aging for 12 to 15 months, in concrete vat (40%), in barrels of 225 L (30%) and 600 L demi-muids (30%). Bottled at the Château.

FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS

We recommend to serve with duck magrets and red fruit sauce, a Cajùn chicken or a pork with caramel. Serve at 18°C, Decant when young.