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Château Pesquié - Silica 2018
Château Pesquié - Silica 2018

Château Pesquié - Silica 2018

Ventoux|Red wine|Organic
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4/5 (1 customers)

92-94/100

Robert Parker

92-94/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Grenache
silky
finesse
“Silica 2018, the second vintage of this cuvée, is composed of 90% Grenache from sandy soils; 70% was aged in demi-muids, while the rest was aged in concrete eggs. It is richer and fuller-bodied than the 2017, harmoniously blending notes of vanilla and cedar with ripe raspberries. It is full-bodied with a creamy texture, finishing with a rich, velvety, and long finish, with notes of licorice adding further interest. It should age for a decade or more.”(Wine Advocate – Joe Czerwinski)

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Estate

Château Pesquié

Vintage

Silica

Vintage

2018

Designation

Ventoux

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

90% Grenache, 10 % Cinsault

Regions

Sandy soil with a slight amount of limestone

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

In raw concrete tanks, a long fermentation period of about 4 weeks with very gentle maceration (lightly wetting the cap daily to limit extraction)

Livestock Farming

12 to 15 months in a selection of lightly toasted barrels (75%) and concrete egg-shaped vats (25%).

Alcohol content

15,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby-colored dress

Nose

Delicate yet intense, with aromas of flowers and fresh red berries

Palate

Sparkling, juicy, and full of finesse, with silky tannins and notes of red berries, kirsch, and white pepper

Serve

At 18°C

Open

2 hours beforehand in a carafe

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled meats and light, delicate dishes …

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About the wine:

Silica 2018, the second vintage of this cuvée, is composed of 90% Grenache from sandy soils; 70% was aged in demi-muids, while the remainder was aged in concrete eggs. It is richer and fuller-bodied than the 2017, harmoniously blending notes of vanilla and cedar with ripe raspberries. It is full-bodied with a creamy texture, finishing with a rich, velvety, and long finish, with notes of licorice adding further interest. It should age for a decade or more.
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About the estate:

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92-94/100

About the wine:

Made from 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault, all grown on sandy soils, the 2018 Silica was aged primarily in demi-muids. Notes of kirsch, ground herbs, white pepper, graphite, and garrigue transport us to a medium-bodied to full-bodied Grenache with great typicity, no harshness, exceptional purity, and a lovely finish.

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