Chateau Pesquie Artemia 2018

Description

Artemia is the top cuvée of Chateau Pesquié. It is an attempt to show the amazing potential of the Ventoux terroir through two single vineyards, one of grenache and one of syrah. This wine shows in the same time great density, concentration and elegance and freshness. It will start showing its best after at least four of five years of keeping. The Chaudière family chose the name "Artemia" as it means in the same time good health and integrity in ancient Greek.

Soil

The Grenache parcel is one of the most elevated of the estate, south – south east oriented, on a very pebbly lime-stones soil that has an amphitheater shape. The Syrah parcel is at about 340 meters, south – west oriented, on a very old alluvion soil.

Grapes

50 % Syrah (yields of about 25 hl / ha) 50 % Grenache (yields of about 20 hl / ha).

Vinification

The grapes are picked at an optimal maturity beginning of October, drastically selected and destemmed. Long fermentation and maceration in an oak tank. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged 18 months in barrels 50% new and 50% of second and third year with a selection of very tight grains and deep but light toasting. Bottled at the Château.

Specifikation ARTEMIA 2018

Tasting notes

Nose : A very aromatic nose with grilled and black berries note and a nice minerality. Mouth : The very balanced mouth associates fruit and power of syrah and the richness, the unctuousness and the spices from old grenache.

Food & Wine pairing

Serve at 18°C accompanied by terrines, roasted red meats, meats in sauces, game. We recommend especially to pair Artemia with duck and scrambled eggs with truffles.