From the outstanding 2006 vintage and scoring 91100 parker points pesquies top cuvee the 2006 quintessence rouge is made from the estates oldest syrah 80 and grenache 20 vines spends 12 months in french oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered this beauty boasts a dense rubypurple hue along with abundant aromas of blackberries charcoal cassis and forest floor the sweetness of the tannins purity full bodied mouthfeel and richness are impressive drink now 2019 a super