Château Pesquié - Les Terrasses Rouge 2021

Description

This word comes from the Latin terras, meaning "lump of earth". The Ventoux region is characterized by alternating hills and valleys. To make the most of this exceptional terroir, vine growers and other farmers had to accomplish the colossal feat of building "terraces" into the steep hillsides. Still today, they are very typical of our landscapes and also called restanques or rébanqués in Provencal. The Chaudière Family chose this name in homage to the terraces their ancestors carved into carefully chosen sites and to the garden of Chateau Pesquie itself.

Soil

Located at an average altitude of about 300 meters, it is a blend of the various terroirs of the estate from gravelly soil covered with pebbles and lime-stones to more or less rich in iron oxides sands and clays.

Grapes

60 % Grenache and 40 % Syrah (with some traces of Carignan, Cinsault and mourvedre)

Vinification

The grapes are crushed and destemmed. We obtain optimal color and aroma after a fifteen days maceration. Traditional wine-making is followed by a long rest. Then the wine is naturally clarified through a series of decanting at select times. 30 % of this vintage is aged in oak barrels (2 to 4 years old) or in oak tanks for about six months. Bottled at the Château.

Specifikation TERRASSES 2017

Tasting notes

Color: deep ruby color. Nose: intense nose with spicy notes (especially black pepper) and red berries. Mouth: This very balanced wine offers very round tannins and fresh berries aromas, with some floral and spicy flavors.

Food & Wine pairing

Very easy to match. With simple dishes such as pizzas, kebabs, charcuterie, vegetable pies or salads to more ambitious cuisine like terrines, poultry (guineafowl, turkey...), roasted or grilled meats. Serve at about 17° C.