Château Pesquié Artémia Bio 2020 - 75cl

Artemia is one of Château Pesquié's single-plot cuvées, alongside Ascensio and Silica. This cuvée expresses all the typical characteristics of Northern Rhône Syrah with a fresh and airy profile. Its name, taken from ancient Greek, means "good health" and "integrity."

The plot, located at an altitude of 400 meters on a southwest-facing limestone terroir, has been cultivated biodynamically since 2015. Composed of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, yields are limited to 35 hl/ha and 30 hl/ha respectively.

After harvesting at optimum maturity, the grapes are destemmed and undergo a month-long vatting, followed by aging for 12 to 15 months in concrete vats, demi-muids and barrels with light toasting.

This wine, with its purple color, reveals an aromatic nose blending violet, licorice, spices, and blackberries. On the palate, the velvety texture balances between freshness and subtlety, with aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and violets, prolonged by a slightly peppery finish.

Artemia pairs perfectly with duck breast with red berries, spicy chicken, caramelized pork, or truffle scrambled eggs. Best enjoyed at 18°C, decanted while young.

Rhône region

AOC Ventoux

Grape varieties: 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache

Alcohol: 14.5% vol