2013 Le Quintessence Rouge Ventoux Château Pesquié Magnum

The estate Syrah- dominated blend is the 2013 Cotes du Ventoux La Quintessence. Incorporating 20% Grenache, completely destemmed and aged 12-15 months in 40% new barrels, its inky purple color is followed by a terrific perfume of liquid blackberries, smoked meats, roasted herbs and crushed rock. Medium to full-bodied, moderately concentrated and beautifully pure, it has a tight core of tannin and no shortage of cut or precision on the finish. I'd like a touch more mid-palate density, but the purity of fruit and quality of the tannin is outstanding. Give it a year or so in bottle and enjoy bottles through 2023 or longer.

Om den forrige årgang skrev vi: "Glimrende Rhône-rødvin, der omfavner ens smagsløg med sin gode, bløde frugt og sit brede krydderi-register. Typisk Ventoux." Den gode anbefaling gælder også 2013-årgangen.