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Château Pesquié Quintessence Blanc 2022
Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceQuintessence was always a blend of the best plots at Pesquié and the flagship wines, but has given up that title recently to the single vineyard release, although it remains a top blend. It is an 80/20 mix of roussanne and clairette, fermented in concrete, including an egg, but 60% is barrel fermented in 500-600 litre barrels. The aging and blending have been the focus for the last two decades, and you see the work in the weighty but fresh finish. The Roussanne is also fresher and more northern in style than you see around Châteuneuf-du-Pape. It has beautiful salinity and some spice that adds to its complexity. A thoughtful white, with a production of about 20,000 bottles.Tasted: 04 July 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $31.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| AB | $29.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| ON | $28.95 | 750ml | consignment - Summer 2021 |
| QC | $27.85 | 750ml | SL |
Blend: Roussanne - ClairetteCSPC: 196934UPC: 3760149592725
