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One of the demanded red wine regions in France is the Rh\u00f4ne, a valley that starts due south of Lyon and continues along the Rh\u00f4ne River until Provence.<\/p>\n
Due to its notable length, it has varying soils, expositions, micro-climates and varieties. The north is home to appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph, Cornas and features Syrah as its sole red grape. Its whites include Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.<\/p>\n
In its southern half of the Rh\u00f4ne, the wines are notably different. The vineyards are hotter, flatter and composed of different soils and varieties, such as Grenache, Mourv\u00e8dre, Cinsault and Carignan as well as the ubiquitous Syrah. The resulting wines such as Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape, are rich and robust with lots of character and warmth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”20125″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Ch\u00e2teau Pesqui\u00e9 is a family estate located in the southern Rh\u00f4ne Valley, at the foot of the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux.<\/p>\n
The management of Ch\u00e2teau Pesqui\u00e9 is now the responsibility of Alexandre and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chaudi\u00e8re, the 3rd generation of the family.<\/p>\n
The vines occupy clay and limestone slopes and are among some of the last to produce fully ripened fruit in the southern Rh\u00f4ne Valley.<\/p>\n
In 2003, the brothers have implemented organic viticultural methods at the estate. From 2015 they have farmed biodynamically.<\/p>\n
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Situated at an elevation of 300m above sea level, this 65-year-old vineyard demonstrates the lively character of Grenache in a sandy terroir, which is quite tasty on its own, but enlivened by the floral aromatics so typical of Cinsault.<\/p>\n
“A luxury cuv\u00e9e from a single sandy site, the 2022 Ventoux Silica is 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault, mostly fermented and aged in demi-muids. Explosive aromas of black cherries, stone fruit and dried spices burst forth on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied, broad and expansive but silky and crisp at the same time, with a long finish and a restrained touch of mocha. Exciting stuff<\/strong>.” – Wine Advocate, 95 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Coming from sandy, loamy soils, the 2022 Ventoux Silica is a gorgeous wine, offering a mix of red and black fruits, spice, and a subtle earthiness. More red-fruited than the Artemia, it has a beautifully polished, elegant profile with silky tannins and impeccable balance. It is a refined, seamless Ventoux that will drink well for a decade or more.” – Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 100% Organic, 100% Biodynamic, 100% Vegan<\/em><\/p>\n Grape<\/strong>: 90% Grenache, 10% Cinsault<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20128,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n