Rhone Valley
Château Pesquié - Ventoux - Terrasses - Rouge - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Ventoux
Grape variety: 60% Grenache & 40% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate listed in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!
Robert Parker: 91-93/100
Wine:
Offering a vibrant core of fruit, the 2022 Ventoux Terrasses Red outdoes itself yet again this vintage! With a highly effective blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah, no oak aging, and remarkable freshness, it delivers a stunning wine with notes of dark fruit, garrigue, and a hint of smokiness. Its smooth, refined structure carries fine tannins with elegance and precision. This explosive, fruit-driven wine is simply delicious—perfectly paired with red meat. Vegan wine. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee and 91-93/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested, crushed and destemmed. Maceration and fermentation for 15 days. Traditional vinification. No wood ageing. Bottled at château.Certified organic and vegan.
Color:
Deep ruby red.Nose:
A magnificent imprint of Syrah with smoky notes, a touch of peony and a hint of dry garrigue herbs.Palate:
A racy, elegant, gourmet juice with delicate tannins and perfect balance. A friendly, fresh wine.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Pork filet mignon with prunes, eggplant lasagne, duck breast with honey and balsamic vinegar.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029
Château Pesquié, known for its vibrant style and organic farming, creates irresistibly fruity wines with a soft, juicy texture. Its high-altitude terroirs produce some of the most finely crafted wines in the region, earning the estate a star in the RVF Guide.
The estate is in excellent hands. Emmanuel Gagnepain, one of the top oenologists, offers precise guidance, while Olivier Poussier regularly oversees the blending and continuous quality improvements across its nearly 100 hectares.
It's no wonder that Château Pesquié frequently tops the charts in the Parker Guide's list of favorite wines. A range you can trust without hesitation!