Quintessence blanc 2023

Château Pesquié

Quintessence blanc
2023

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegan

$32.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
15361440
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$27.78
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Varietal(s)
Roussanne 80 %
Clairette 20 %
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
White
Closure type
Cork
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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

Food & Wine Pairings A wonderful match with truffle risotto and fish such as sole. It also pairs ideally with lemon confit marinated chicken or aged goat cheese drizzled with olive oil.

Production notes

Mont Ventoux, with its cool microclimate and limestone soils at high altitude, is a terroir for great white wines. To demonstrate this, the Chaudière Family created Quintessence Blanc. This cuvée, characterized by great elegance, is a fresh, rich, and complex wine made predominantly from Roussanne, with Clairette adding tension and balance.

Tasting notes

Color: bright white gold with shimmering reflections Nose: complex, blending white flowers, exotic fruits, and spices (saffron). Palate: a lovely balance between freshness, the wine's tension, and a beautiful roundness; aromatic intensity with a certain salinity and finesse on the palate.