Chateau Pesquie 2017 Quintessence Ventoux Rouge 750ml

An assemblage of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache put together to approximate the final blend, the 2018 Ventoux Quintessence utilized a bit higher proportion of demi-muids than the 2017. The result is that notes of vanilla and baking spices accent the raspberry fruit on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is plush and creamy, finishing long, velvety and simply put, deliciously.

Score: 91-93 points -- Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate, 2020