Grape: 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache
Region: Ventoux, Rhone Valley, France
Features: Organic, Vegan, Biodynamic

A dark purple Ventoux gem with aromas of blackberry, black olive, and herbal garrigue. Rich and powerful yet balanced by mountain freshness, its palate reveals black cherry and velvety tannins. An ample, polished red that captures the Rhône’s soul.

Distributor's Notes:

"Quintessence Rouge was first made in 1990 by Paul Chaudière. At that time this region was considered a backwater of the Rhône, only capable of producing cheap, bulk wine. Largely due to the efforts of Paul, and now his sons Alex and Fred, the Ventoux’s reputation has never been better and Quintessence remains one of the benchmark wines of the region and a tremendous value. Quintessence is a blend of primarily Syrah with a small proportion of Grenache (~20%) –all from 50+-year-old vines planted at an elevation of 250-350m."