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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=”20126″ 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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This wine is essentially a fresh and elegant expression of Roussanne on limestone. With the help of the altitude and cool climate of Mont Ventoux at around 300 meters, Quintessence Blanc combines concentration, minerality and saltiness.<\/p>\n
Aging during one year in a concrete egg and 600L barrel on the lees.<\/p>\n
“The 2023 Quintessence Blanc was made from 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette, with 60% brought up in 10% new demi-muids and the rest in tank and concrete. Ripe pears, white flowers, spice, and subtle toasted notes all define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a beautiful texture and the fresh, pure, precise style of the vintage.” <\/em>– Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n “Aromas of ripe pear, lemon, white flowers and subtle exotic spices preface a medium-bodied and layered palate that is textural yet taut, with a core of stone and citrus fruit underpinned by bright acids and a discreetly saline finish.”<\/em> – Wine Advocate, 91 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n 100% Organic, 100% Biodynamic, 100% Vegan<\/em><\/p>\n Grape<\/strong>: 80% Roussanne, 20% Clairette<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20150,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n