Château Pesquié
Quintessence blanc
2023
- Organic
- Biodynamic
- Vegan
$32.00
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.