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Description
GRAPE: 90% Garnacha Tinta, 10% CinsaultCOUNTRY: France
750ML
14% ABV
Tasting Notes and Description
Chateau Pesquie Silica Rouge 2017, 75cl
Chateau Pesquie is a family estate located at the foot of the Ventoux Mountain, in the south of the Rhone Valley, gathering three generations of winemakers. At JN Wine we are proud to showcase these wonderful wines and hope to share the Pesquié passion for: unique terroir, hand harvesting, organic practises and biodynamic principles with old vines planted on unique soils.
The terroir of Chateau Pesquie has one of the coolest microclimates in the south of the Rhone Valley. The terroir has a great mineral diversity, predominantly consisting of limestone. The Ventoux Mountain provides exceptional conditions to create outstanding wines.
Silica is one of the three single vineyards of Château Pesquie with Artemia and Ascensio. Its name recalls the terroir of sand in which it draws its exceptional finesse and elegance. It also is an hommage to one of the most important elements used in biodynamic farming and that reinforces the brightness and glittering sides of wine.
A deep ruby colour with a delicate and intense nose, with aromas of flowers and fresh red berries. The palate is very bight and juicy, with a lot of finesse and silky tannins, with crisp berry notes, kirch and white peper.
"Destemmed and aged in 30% concrete and 70% larger barrels, it has a thrilling perfume of caramelised cherries, strawberries, spiced meats, and licorice, with a touch of Côte Rôtie-like floral notes developing with time in the glass.
Seamless, medium to full-bodied, deep, and layered, it's all about finesse and elegance, yet still offers remarkable depth of fruit. Drink this beautiful Ventoux any time over the coming decade.
95 points."
(Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck.com, March 2019)
"The 2017 Ventoux Silica is the first vintage for this cuvee, which is 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault, sourced from sandy soils. Seventy percent was aged in demi-muids, while the balance matured in concrete tank. Scents of cedar, vanilla and cranberries dominate the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is silky, yet finishes with a hard, brittle edge of tannins. Subsequent vintages seem more harmonious and supple.
Drink 2019 - 2025. 90 points."
(Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate, 10th Sep 2020)
LAST AVAILABLE VINTAGE: 2017; PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE PURCHASING.
Delivery
Great Britain & Northern Ireland - Standard �9.95 |
3-5 working days Standard Delivery |
