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Rhone Valley

Château Pesquié - Ventoux - Terrasses - Rouge - 2020

Characteristics

Country / Region: Rhone Valley

Vintage: 2020

Name: AOP Ventoux

Grape variety: 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah (possible presence of Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvedre)

Alcohol: 14 vol.

Color: Red

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

Estate cited in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF) Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide de Bettane et Desseauve 2022 Wine rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee!

Wine:

Predominantly made from Grenache grapes, the 2020 Red Ventoux Terrasses explodes with juicy aromas of fruits, punctuated with juvenile notes of violets and red and black berries. The fruit dominates, and prolongs in a fresh, generous and slender palate, with fine tannins, that is perfectly balanced. A wine praised for its style and dynamic aspect, to be enjoyed now or over 5 years. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, destemmed and crushed, fermentation and maceration of 15 days followed by a prolonged rest of the wine. No ageing in wood. No fining. Bottled at the château. Certified organic wine.

Color:

Intense red, beautiful brilliance, some purplish reflections.

Nose:

Still youthful with fresh aromas of violets, red and black berries.

Palate:

Fresh, full and elegant with fine tannins, this wine is praised for its ease , its gourmet and dynamic character.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pork filet mignon with prunes, eggplant lasagna, duck breast with honey and balsamic vinegar.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Château 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!

The 2020 vintage is just as much of a success, and we can only adhere to this unanimous style. This wine is one of the appellation’s best-sellers, an incredible quality for such a price!