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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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“The nose is intense and deeply layered, where scorched earth and iodine weave through overripe brambly fruit and truffle. The palate is harmonious, unfolding fresh blackberry, violet, garrigue, sage, and a dusting of cocoa powder. A granitic minerality defines the finish, softened by gentle acidity. Accessible now with decanting, this should be natural match for roasted or braised meats” <\/em>– Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n “A blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, fermented in concrete and then aged equally in concrete, demi-muids, and barrels, the Ventoux Quintessence 2022 seems to be one of the best examples I have tasted of this cuv\u00e9e. On the nose, impressive aromas of blueberries are accompanied by raspberries and a touch of black olive, while the palate is full-bodied, richly concentrated and supple, with notes of licorice and mint on a long, velvety finish.” <\/em>– Wine Advocate, 94 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n 100% Organic, 100% Biodynamic, 100% Vegan<\/em><\/p>\n Grape<\/strong>: 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n