Country: France

Region: Southern Rhône

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Syrah (50%); Grenache (50%)

Size: 750 ml

Alcohol Content: 14.0%

Rating(s): 94 (RP); 94 (JD)

"Aged in 50% new oak, the 2016 Ventoux Artemia is a tremendous effort. It combines blueberries and stone fruit with cedary notes and then underscores those attractive aromas and flavors with a full-bodied, velvety texture and a bright, crisp finish. Lovely stuff."

Joe Czerwinski (RP) - 10/18