2017 Artemia Ventoux Château Pesquié

A blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Grenache that saw roughly 20% stems and a year in 50% new, larger format oak, the 2017 Artemia has a Côte Brune-like perfume of dark fruits, smoked meats, black olives, and chocolate. Full-bodied, smoky, meaty, and powerful, it's another rock star of a Syrah from the Chaudière family that has incredible character. 2019 - 2027.

Beautiful smoky bacon, black pepper and menthol nose. Lovely texture on the juicy and rich palate with a long finish. This will age well.

A tank sample of the 2017 Ventoux Artemia looked promising, although a bit different in character from previous vintages. It's 75% Syrah and only 25% Grenache, with peppery, cool-climate Syrah notes, blueberryish fruit, ample weight and a clean, crisp, lively finish. 2019 - 2028.

Superb blueberry fruit, black cherry and soft tannin. Excellent purity and persists - punches way above its weight. Beautifully layered and lengthy. Proves that there is great terroir in Ventoux. Very impressive. (RH) 13.5% Drink 2019-2029.