Château Pesquié - Terrasses - Blanc 2021
Price: $17.00
| Producer | Château Pesquié |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Subregion | Ventoux |
| Varietal | Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 020007 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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Brothers Frédéric and Alexandre Chaudière are the third generation of their family to manage Château Pesquié, a 100-hectare estate in Ventoux. Viticulture on the estate stretches back to the Romans, who also gave the estate its name: pescarum, Latin for fish ponds, a reference to the many springs around the estate. The vines are certified organic and the brothers have incorporated biodynamic treatments and practices in their vineyards, which are set on fine gravel, clay-limestone hillsides. In the cellar, the focus is on elegance, purity and balance with winemaking done in stainless steel and the wines aged according to varietal in different vessels: steel, concrete or barrel.
The Château Pesquié Terrasses Blanc is made from 40% Viognier, 20% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne, and 20% Clairette. Each variety is fermented separately in tank, then blended and aged in a mix of stainless steel and concrete with no malolactic conversion. In the glass, the wine displays a light lemon color. Aromas of white flowers, fresh lime, zesty lemon and ripe peach waft from the glass. The palate shows wonderful freshness and tension that is perfectly balanced by a creamy texture and medium body. Enjoy on its own or with cheese ravioli, fresh vegetables or grilled fish.
