Chateau Pesquie Edition 1912m Rouge AOC Ventoux 2021 20L

Ch?teau Pesqui?

Wine: Les Terrasses

Region: Ventoux

Grape: Syrah, Grenache

Colour: Red

Alcohol: 14%

Size: 20L

Situated at the base of Mont Ventoux, this family-owned estate has always made impeccable wines. The Les Terrasses is blended from different parcels of vineyards from across the estate. A blend of Grenache and Syrah with short 15-day maceration and then aged in tank before releasing at least 12 months following the vintage. Certified organic (Ecocert).

Producer

Frederic and Alexandre Chaudi?re are from a long line of winemaking Chaudi?res at Chateau Pesqui?, situated on the lower slopes of the magnificent Mont Ventoux in Provence ? where many Tour de France cyclists have come unstuck. The AOC Ventoux vineyards are spread over three villages, Mormoiron, Blauvac and Ville-sur-Auzon. The family perfectly captures the progressive spirit of the new wave coming out of the Ventoux.

Farming and Winemaking

For centuries the people of the Ventoux have dug terraces into the steep slopes to grow grapes and other produce.  The Chaudi?res still use these old terraces for Grenache and Syrah.  These slopes enjoy a specific microclimate ? a crossing of Alpine and Mediterranean climes -and the diversity of their limestone and gravel soils give the finished wines balance and finesse.  The grapes are crushed, destemmed, and then macerated for 15 days for maximum colour and aroma.  Then it?s all about careful, traditional winemaking. Some of the finished wine is raised in old barrels to round out the texture, but the rest is raised in stainless steel?no new oak is used here.