Chateau Pesquie - Edition 1912M 2019
Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $14.99
6+ Price: $13.99 / btl
“This family-run estate is unquestionably one of the reference point estates for the Ventoux appellation. These are serious wines, at great prices, and readers need to jump on these before the prices catch up with the quality.”
Oh, Jeb… wanna job? It’s rare to hear a critic be so forthcoming with a sales pitch. Heck, he doesn’t even profit from the sale! But, folks, he is dead on. This is a ridiculous buy!
So what is it? A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from high-altitude vineyards on the slope of Mont Ventoux. “1912m” on the label refers to the height, in meters, of the famed mountain that separates the Rhone Valley from the Ventoux region. In the shadows of the Mont, this is a coolest microclimate of the Southern Rhone/Provencal area. The dramatic shift between sunny days and cool nights provides a long growing season and a ridiculously fresh and vibrant wine.
I am going to keep this week’s offer simple. No background, no story, no explanation… not that it isn’t compelling, but because that just isn’t important for this wine. This is French Bistro wine – juicy, delicious and straightforwarto be paired with classic dishes like Coq au Vin, Cassoulet, Pot-au-Feu and Steak Frites. Don’t worry… you don’t have to go full-on French to enjoy this baby. The winery recommends pizzas, kebabs and salads… and roasted or grilled meats.
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 Points
This Grenache-dominated red comes from higher elevation sites and always has a cooler climate, fresher, more lively style. Revealing a pretty nose of ripe cherries, sappy garrigue, and spring flowers, it has a wonderful sense of minerality, medium-bodied richness, terrific elegance on the palate, and outstanding length. It’s well worth checking out. You can drink it today, but it will also evolve for a solid 8-9 years, if not longer, and I think this wine sells for a song, so that’s saying something.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
A tank-aged blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault, the 2019 Ventoux Edition 1912M features bright, vibrant notes of cherries and hints of garrigue on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied in the mouth, supple and almost creamy in texture, then silky and mouthwatering on the finish. Drink this easy-drinking wine over the next few years.
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