2008 Château Pesquié Ventoux Blanc Quintessence

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 88.4 points

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  6/6/2011 - Anthony Lombardi wrote:

  80% Roussanne 20% Clairette. Pale gold. The nose is floral and exhibits just a touch of melon and pear. Light bodied. The palate offers more pear and some white peach. The Clairette adds some acidity and brightens things up. Medium acidity overall, clipped mineral finish. I didn't like this nearly as much as the last bottle.

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  1/22/2011 - Anthony Lombardi wrote: 90 Points

  80% Roussanne 20% Clairette
  
  Pop and pour. Bright, clear gold. Expressive and appealing nose showing pear, a hint of banana and a touch of lemon. Gorgeous mélange on the palate showing Asian pear, Fuji apple, persimmon and some green banana. A bit brighter than most white rhones (Clairette?). Long, classy finish paired brilliantly with Humboldt Fog cheese. These were made to co-exist.
  
  Great qpr and a great wine in general.

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  10/25/2010 - ciesel wrote: 86 Points

  Nice white. Had some body, medium finish. Taste of honey and peaches.

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  5/14/2010 - ciesel wrote:

  often get asked if I have any white Châteauneuf–du–Pape in stock? When I do have it, let’s just say it is not an everyday type of white wine. $50–$70 is a typical price point for a wine from this area. Looking for Beaucastel Roussanne “Vieilles Vignes,” try well over $100.
  
  All of these are great wines mind you, but sometimes you just want a glass out on the porch. Well, last week I tasted what I think is one of the most delicious white Rhône wines I have had in some time irrespective of region and price.
  
  Chateau Pesquié has found its way into my monthly sampler for its everyday red called “Terrasses.” They also make a red and white under the “Quintessence” label, kind of their version of a reserve wine.
  
  The Quintessence blanc is a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette. The grapes are fermented separately, since they are quite individual. The Roussanne spends some time on its skin before pressing, while the Clairette is immediately cold pressed. The malolactic fermentation on the wine is blocked, and no new oak is used in its aging.
  
  Just an exceptionally fresh and rich white wine with hints at stone fruits like apricot, tropical notes of pineapple, flowers, and spice. The key to any Rhône wine, let alone this is that it finishes with good acidity and balance.
  
  Grilled fish, white meats like pork and chicken, and even truffles are all recommended pairings from the Chaudière family. With what you save on this being such an exceptional value you can go out and get those truffles!

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  3/1/2010 - hutch wrote: 88 Points

  Headrick/European Cellars Portfolio Tasting (Boston): Rich, full bodied white but does carry a nice acidity. Good. Has that white CDP thing going on, which isn't too surprising. 88-89

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