Château Pesquié

Silica Ventoux Rouge 2023

Château Pesquié zeigt mit dem ‚Silica‘ eindrucksvoll, wie elegant und gleichzeitig charaktervoll ihre Ventoux-Weine sind: Alte Reben, biodynamische Arbeit und eine herrlich seidige Textur sorgen für enorm viel Tiefe und südfranzösischen Charme.

The 2023 Ventoux Silica is based on 90% Grenache Noir and 10% Syrah, drawn from the domaine’s sandy soils that lend the wine its name and finesse. It opens with aromas of wild strawberry, redcurrant, rose petal and crushed chalk, followed by subtle notes of citrus zest and white pepper. Medium-bodied and layered, it’s built around a core of taut red fruit, framed by powdery tannins and bright acids. More restrained than in riper years, this is a precise, quietly mineral expression that emphasizes clarity and aromatic delicacy over density. It will show well with a few years in bottle and evolve gracefully through the decade.

Dried red fruits, loamy earth, black tea, and pepper all shine in the 2023 Ventoux Silica, a more medium-bodied, nicely balanced, savory, complex Grenache based on 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault and brought up in concrete, concrete eggs, and 600-liter demi-muids. It builds beautifully with time in the glass and has ripe tannins, notable balance, and a singular character. It benefits from air and will be even better in 2-4 years, evolving nicely over the following decade. There are roughly 500 cases produced. Drink 2027-2037.