Château Pesquié - Quintessence blanc 2020
94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
91/100
Robert Parker
Made primarily from Roussanne (80%) and blended with Clairette, this Southern white wine boasts a complex bouquet that combines white flowers, exotic fruits, and spices (saffron). The palate is round and smooth, balanced by a refreshing acidity. A lovely, refined wine that pairs beautifully with truffle risotto. A wonderful bottle to serve at the table!
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Eye
Crystal-clear with silvery highlights
Nose
Complex, with notes of white flowers, exotic fruits, and spices (saffron)
Palate
A beautiful balance of freshness, acidity, and smoothness, with aromatic intensity, a hint of salinity, and finesse
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with truffles (risotto), sole, chicken in cream sauce, or a cheese like St. Nectaire…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This family-run estate, now in its third generation, produces a wide range of full-bodied wines across some 70 hectares, in a modern and ambitious style that ranks them among the must-try wines of the Ventoux region. Now managed by Frédéric and Alexandre Chaudière, the vineyard features nine grape varieties grown on clay-limestone gravel slopes at an altitude of 300 meters. The wines are vinified with care.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Acquired in 1970 by Odette and René Bastide, this vast 100-hectare estate, known for its consistent quality, has been managed since 2003 by the third generation (Frédéric and Alexandre Chaudière). The entire vineyard is certified organic and is currently in the process of converting to biodynamic farming.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (2019 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
The history of this estate began in the 1970s, when the Chaudière grandparents restored the château and part of the vineyard. Paul and Edith then set the course by leaving the cooperative and focusing on terroir selection. Since 2000, their sons, Frédéric and Alexandre, have been overseeing the future of this vast vineyard. We are captivated by the stylistic shift in the wines: they have truly gained in finesse and flavor, and beautifully reflect the freshness of the terroir.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (2019 vintage)
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Posted on August 17, 2025
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