Château Pesquié - Ventoux Quintessence blanc 2023
93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
91/100
Robert Parker
"A great bottle to serve at the table!"
"The Ventoux Quintessence Blanc 2023 is a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette, grown on limestone-rich soils at an altitude of 300 meters and aged in a combination of 600-liter barrels and concrete eggs, without malolactic fermentation. Aromas of ripe pear, lemon, white flowers, and subtle exotic spices lead to a medium-bodied, complex palate with a dense yet taut texture, featuring a core of stone fruit and citrus supported by lively acidity and a subtly saline finish. This is a finely balanced Rhône white wine that combines generosity and tension, and should age gracefully over the next 5 to 7 years.” (Wine Advocate 2025)
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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
2029
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
Rated wine (2025 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Ventoux Quintessence Blanc 2023 is a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette, grown on limestone-rich soils at an altitude of 300 meters and aged in a combination of 600-liter barrels and concrete eggs, without malolactic fermentation. Aromas of ripe pear, lemon, white flowers, and subtle exotic spices lead to a medium-bodied, complex palate with a dense yet taut texture, featuring a core of stone fruit and citrus supported by lively acidity and a subtly saline finish. This is a finely balanced Rhône white wine that combines richness and tension, and should age gracefully over the next 5 to 7 years.
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 (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The Ventoux Quintessence Blanc 2023 is a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette, 60% of which was aged in new demi-muids (10%) and the remainder in tanks and concrete vats. Aromas of ripe pears, white flowers, spices, and subtle toasted notes characterize this medium-bodied to full-bodied wine, which boasts a beautiful texture and the fresh, pure, and precise style of the vintage.
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