Tasting Note: 2005 Chateau Pesquié Quintessence Ventoux

Deep ruby red. Right out of the bottle - sour pickles. Then animals, like squirrel hide. With some air time, it seems to find its form: cassis, stoney earth, lavender. The underlying animal quality remains present which is nice and adds complexity. Plush mouthfeel, dense, lively acidity - a big wine - has roundness without being sweet or overextracted.

Paired with Pan sautéed Gnocci with Chanterelles.