TRIO ARTEMIA ROUGE MAGNUM 2015

DESCRIPTION

Artemia is one of the three single vineyards of Château Pesquié

(with Ascensio and Silica). It offers an outstanding Northern Rhône

style syrah expression with a very fresh and crisp profile.

Artemia takes its name from ancient Greek and means « good

health » and « integrity ».

SOIL

Located at about 400 m (1 300 feet), it is one of our highest plots.

South-West orientation, terroir of limestone gravels. We work in

our vineyard according to biodynamic practices since 2015.

GRAPE VARIETIES

75 % Syrah (yields of about 35hl/ha)

25 % Grenache (yields of about 30hl/ha)

WINEMAKING

Grapes are picked at an optimal maturity but a great attention is

devoted to keeping a balanced pH, Fully destemmed. One month

maceration, extremely gentle and minimal extraction. No fining.

Aging for 12 to 15 months, in concrete vat (40%), in barrels of 225 L

(30%) and 600 L demi-muids (30%).

Bottled at the Château.

WINE TASTING

Color: Purple

Nose: Aromatic nose, with notes of violet flower, licorice, spices

and fresh blackberry.

Mouth: The palate has a fresh and velvety texture, very balanced

and very subtle, with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and violet

flower, with a long and slightly peperry finish