Chateau Pesquie Quintessence 750ml

Product information for Chateau Pesquie Quintessence 750ml

The Chaudiere Family started this cuvee in 1990 and chose the name "Quintessence" to highlight the exception and the concentration of this wine. Complex and powerful yet with a great balance and a beautiful freshness, it is the result of a drastic parcel selection.WINEMAKING The grapes are crushed and destemmed. Three to four weeks maceration with soft extraction. No fining. Aged twelve to fifteen months in barrels and demi-muids (600L): 40% of which are new and 60% of which are two to three years old. Bottled at the Chateau.WINE TASTING Color: Dark purple Nose: black berries (cherry), garrigues and black olives notes. Mouth: very ample structure, richness and power balanced by the freshness of the Ventoux terroir, garrigues, black cherry and tarry notes with velvety tannins.80 % Syrah, 20 % Grenache (50 years old vines and more)