A blend of 80% Roussanne (fermented and matured in demi-muids) and 20% Clairette (fermented and matured in tank), the 2019 Ventoux Quintessence Blanc comes across as a bit tight, taut and oaky—it appears to need some time to relax and allow the pineapple, pear and white peach notes to come through. It's medium-bodied and silky, with the potential to drink well for up to five years.

The 2018 Ventoux Quintessence Blanc is a blend of 80% barrel-fermented Roussanne and 20% tank-fermented Clairette. Dry toast and grilled pineapple notes appear on the nose of this crisp, medium-bodied offering, which stays tight and focused through the long, citrusy finish. Drink it over the next couple of years.

A blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette (with the Roussanne barrel-fermented and aged), the 2017 Ventoux Quintessence Blanc has hit new highs. Delicate notes of pencil shavings accent honeyed pineapple in this medium to full-bodied wine that's round and rich in the mouth yet balanced by bright acids and hints of lemon and lime zest on the long, mouthwatering finish.

The 2016 Ventoux Quintessence Blanc is 80% Roussanne fermented in oak and 20% Clairette fermented in steel. The wines are then blended and aged in concrete for an additional six months. The result is a wine that combines the toasted nut and pear richness of Roussanne with the citrusy freshness of Clairette. It's a medium to full-bodied wine that shows some briny complexity, excellent flavor definition, focus and length. It should drink well for up to 5 years from the vintage.