2023 Chateau Pesquie Cotes du Ventoux Cuvee des Terrasses Blanc
| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2028 |
| Available as of | Apr 9, 2025 |
- Buy 6 for 13.75 11.36 each and save 7%
Description
Frédéric Chaudière and his brother Alexandre jointly run Château Pesquié, located at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Their 72 hectares of vineyards are located within a radius of maximum 5 km around the Château in the commune of Mormoiron and are planted on a very siliceous soil, mixed with clay and sandstone. The ecological way of working, in combination with a qualitatively good and varied soil, the right grape varieties with a considerable age and the favourable microclimate with the cooling effect of Mont Ventoux, guarantee top quality wines. Both brothers with a great love for their wines and a passion for quality, are currently seen as pioneers of their region and are a shining example for the Ventoux appellation. Robert Parker underlines the quality of this Château by regularly giving high scores.
Château Pesquié 'Terrasses' Blanc is a cuvée of 40% Viognier, 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache and 20% Clairette, which thrive on the terraces of Mont Ventoux, which are on average 350 metres above sea level and contain a lot of limestone. The Viognier was harvested at the beginning of September, Grenache, Roussanne and Clairette were harvested at the end of September. All grape varieties were fermented in stainless steel tanks for approx. 15 days. The use of wood was deliberately avoided. Because Viognier is only permitted in the Ventoux A. P with a maximum of 50%, the wine was qualified as 'Vin de France', which does not change the fact that it is a real Pesquié Terrasses! Delicious Viognier, fresh, floral and fruity, with a light acidity, hints of honeysuckle, peach and pear. The hint of exotic fruit in the aftertaste is very pleasant.
This fresh and aromatic white wine from the southern Rhône, based on Viognier, Roussanne and Clairette, among others, offers a combination of ripe fruit, floral notes and a lively acidity. Ideal with:
Grilled prawns with garlic and lemon
Salad with mango, avocado and goat cheese
Chicken fillet with a lemon and fresh tarragon sauce
Pasta with zucchini, lemon and Parmesan cheese
Quiche with leek and fresh herbs
Chicken tagine with apricots and almonds
Roasted cauliflower with cumin and yoghurt dressing
The wine combines beautifully with Mediterranean and slightly spicy dishes, and is excellent with summer meals or refined lunch dishes. Serve at 10–12°C for the optimum balance between aromatic expression and freshness.
Specifications
| Available as of | Apr 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Côtes du Ventoux |
| Winery | Chateau Pesquie |
| Grape | Clairette, Grenache, Roussane, Viognier |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Floral, Dry, Fruity, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Wijnhuis
Frédéric Chaudière (commerce) and his brother Alexandre (winemaker) jointly run Château Pesquié, located at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Their 72 hectares of vineyards are located within a maximum radius of 5 km around the Château in the municipality of Mormoiron and are planted on a very siliceous soil, mixed with clay and sandstone. The ecological way of working, in combination with a good quality and varied soil, the right grape varieties with a considerable age and the favorable microclimate with the cooling effect of the Mont Ventoux, guarantee top quality wines. Both brothers with great love for their wines and passion for quality, are currently seen as pioneers of their region and are a shining example for the Ventoux appellation. Robert Parker underlines the quality of this Château by regularly giving high scores.
The history of the winery is a real family history that started in the 1970s, when Odette and René Bastide bought an old and dilapidated winery and renovated it bit by bit. Above all, the vineyards were well cared for, they gave the harvest to a cooperative for 20 years. When around 1985, Odette's daughter Edith and her husband Paul Chaudière took over the winery, the vineyards were already in very good condition, in addition to the fact that the southern Rhône region was promoted to a qualified wine-growing region. This is how the first Château Pesquié came onto the market in the great vintage of 1990. In 2003 the two sons Alexandre and Frédéric took over the management of the estate together with their cousin Renaud. With a series of vintages that made a deep impression on the international press, they managed to get Château Pesquié into the top five of the Appellation Ventoux.
The conditions for this are therefore ideal. Just the location of the Château on the border of the Alps and the Mediterranean, in the extraordinary microclimate of Mont Ventoux. This guarantees very healthy grapes. The vineyards are at their best at about 35 years old. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette and Chardonnay offer the typical Rhone grape varieties. The wine cellar is equipped with the most modern techniques. “If you like southern Rhône reds but don't like the price of most famous Châteauneufs, you should consider the great value and pleasure offered by Pesquié’s Les Terrasses”, Jancis Robinson writes, giving a telling assessment of the level of this winery!
