Chateau Pesquie, Cotes du Ventoux Quintessence Rouge 2021 Bodegas Ontanon

Chateau Pesquie, Cotes du Ventoux Quintessence Rouge 2021 Bodegas OntanonThis is the top cuvee from the brilliant Pesquie estate in the Rhone Valley. 80% Syrah and 20% old vine Grenache, the blend is aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak, 40% of which is new. This rich and silky wine can age happily for 10 years and is a consistent favourite of Robert Parker. This was an exceptionally fine year all over the Rhone valley and the wines are already delicious but the best will repay cellaring for longer if you can resist

With its bouquet of spices

mango and citrus

highly drinkable peaty blended malt Scotch whisky

The finish is persistent with pure citrus flavours

this Silvaner is the ultimate expression of minerality

French 75 or rustling up a Crepe Suzette then Cointreau is essential

maltiness and hints of fruit and spice

Handmade in a copper pot still

This organic blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese offers soft

The 19 aromatics that make up Citadelle are infused

The nose is dominated by fresh red fruits with blackberries and blackcurrants

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