Rhone Valley
Château Pesquié - Ventoux - Silica - Rouge - 2018
Characteristics
Country / Region: Ventoux
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Ventoux
Grape variety: 90% Grenache & 10% Cinsault
Alcohol: 15.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Wine rated 91/100 by our committee!
Robert Parker : 92-94/100
Wine:
With its delicate notes of rose and peony, the 2018 Red Ventoux Silica is playful and savory. It is a wine with an infused substance, carried by these touches of spice, cinnamon, which also carries a great background, a controlled and perfectly framed power. The Grenache (90%) shows its finest score, aged for two thirds in demi-muids and for one third in concrete eggs. The promise is great to see it blossom for many more years! A Selection Committee Favorite rated 94/100 Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Vinification in eggs and concrete vats with a long vatting time of 4 weeks allowing a soft infusion of the aromas. Aged for 12 to 15 months in demi-muids and concrete eggs.Certified organic wine.
Color:
Bright ruby red.Nose:
Fine and delicate on beautiful aromas of red fruits and dried flowers, underlined by a spicy touch.Palate:
Rich and fragrant, this wine offers a magnificent bouquet of spices and flowers accentuated by a hint of cinnamon. This elegant and supple juice reveals smooth and silky tannins.
Temperature:
Serve at 16 to 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Beef tenderloin Wellington with carrot confit, braised veal chop with mushrooms, lacquered duck and reduced juice.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030Château Pesquié produces joyful, delicious wine with bursting aromas of fruit and soft and well-balanced flavors that one can hardly resist. Its high altitude terroirs gives their wine an incredible freshness for the region, that Robert Parker can’t stop singing the praises of. Esteemed by wine critics from around the world, and particularly adored by our Selection Committee, this estate is a must-have for any wine enthusiast!