I have a bit of a love hate relationship with Southern Rhône whites. 50% of the time I find them dead boring and 50% they’re amazing. I tried this one’s sibling and it was definitely in the former category but this one definitely in the latter  🤩.

Ventoux is area wise one of the larger appellations in Southern Rhône starting just east of Avignon and continuing up into the Alps.

Chateau Pesquie Ventoux Quintessence Blanc 2020

80% Rousanne
20% Clairette

👁 Medium gold

👅👃 So deliciously complex. On the primary side I get Spice (curry! That’s a first), apple, pear, melon, flower. Fruit characteristics is definitely on the bruised side. Also getting some secondary note very faint well integrated notes of vanilla as well as butter from malolactic conversion.

📐 Lovely full body with medium acidity which makes it feel just a tiny bit flat. Finish also on the longer side of medium.

🥇 This is really nice and ticks all the boxes in my book. Definitely left me wanting more Southern Rhône. Outstanding!

💰17.5€

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