Château Pesquié
Ascensio
2018
- Organic
- Vegan
$124.29
3 case(s) available
About this winery
The history of Château Pesquié is one of a family who believed very early on in the tremendous potential of the Ventoux. Since 2003, Alexandre & Frédéric have taken up the torch and now continue the family adventure with the same concern for expressing the terroir of the Ventoux. Today it is one of the flagship estates of the Appellation and of the southern Rhône Valley and the new generation intends to keep up the "sacred fire". The terroir of Château Pesquié is first of all one of the...
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Product notes
Acme of the single vineyard trilogy of Château Pesquié (with Artemia and Silica), Ascensio outlines the intensity and the purity of some our best grenaches. The Chaudière Family chose this name to celebrate the tradition of the ascent of the Mont Ventoux which goes back to the XIVth century and Petrarch. It also symbolises the magic of altitude terroirs. Ascensio is only produced in very small quantity (less than 3 000 bottles) and only on great vintages.
Production notes
The harvest takes place in October at full maturity and is only partially destemmed: 30% of whole cluster are kept. Long maceration (1 month), slow extraction and fermentation in a raw ciment vat. No fining agent and aging in oak. Bottled at the Château.
Tasting notes
Color: Deep purple Nose: Powerful with aromas of blackberry, plum, licorice, kirch and mineral notes. Mouth: Large and full, intense and concentrated, this wine unfolds a great balance and an unexpected freshness, with flavours of raspberry, black pepper and black cheery.