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Château Pesquié Silica Rouge 2021
Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe 21 blend is a 95/10 grenache/cinsault of 80-85-year-old vines planted over sandy soil mixed with limestone gravel and silica. The vines have been Demeter-certified since 2015. The vinification is carried out in concrete eggs and concrete tanks using native yeasts before the wine is aged 12 to 15 months in a 75/25 mix of 600l oak and a cement egg before bottling. The concrete eggs have enhanced the salinity and floral notes in the wine and seem to make the textures silkier. It is still a big grenache red with black cherries, raspberries, and white pepper leading the way, pitching both power and finesse. The mouthfeel brings to mind the elegance of Burgundy wines. It is a "wow" red that will benefit from 3 to 5 years of cellaring to reach its full potential. Think lamb chops, beef stews, or root vegetable terrine. Silicon is a natural element found in sandstone, clay, and granite and is plentiful in the earth’s crust. It has been recently classified as a quasi-essential”, or beneficial element for agriculture. It plays a vital part in biodynamic treatments because of its significant benefits on crops. As a tribute, the Chaudière family has named this single vineyard wine, with an abundance of silicon, Château Pesquié Silica Rouge.Tasted: 06 October 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| AB | $52.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| ON | $64.95 | 750ml | consignment Fall 2021 |
| QC | $59.75 | 750ml | SAQ |
The Vine Agency
Sélections Oeno
Blend: Grenache - CinsaultCSPC: 214112UPC: 3760149592947
