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Château Pesquié Ascensio 2017
Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceAscensio is one of three single vineyard labels made at Château Pesquié alongside Artemia and Silica. Its name celebrates the tradition of the ascent of the Mont Ventoux, which goes back to the XIVth century. It also symbolizes the magic of altitude terroirs. Ascensio is only produced in tiny quantities (less than 3000 bottles) and exceptional vintages. The grapes, 95 grenache and five syrah, are grown over a limestone-driven site. There is no wood involved, and all aging is in concrete. The fruit is late picked in October and only partially destemmed, leaving 30 percent whole-cluster. It is a giant wine with a rich, overpowering nose of black raspberries, dark plums, licorice, mineral, and dried herb notes. Like all the Pesquie wines, it manages all its intensity by remaining fresh and vibrant. There is no rush to drink this remarkable wine, but think of equally rich dishes like bœuf bourguignon or venison.Tasted: 12 August 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $99.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| AB | $95.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $125.00 | 750ml | consignment |
| QC | $99.75 | 750ml | SAQ |
Blend: Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 163822UPC: 3760149593661
