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| Château Pesquié Quintessence 2003 Vintage: 2003
Colour: Red
12 X 750ml (300CHF)
Origin: - - -
Alc % by Vol: 14%
Guide Hachette: *
Jean-Michel Deluc: 
Revue des Vins de France: 8,5/10
Robert Parker: 90-92 /100
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Our opinion
There is no doubt that this wine will be worthy of a five star rating in just a couple of months. Despite its relative discretion today, this wine definitely hides a great deal of potential! You will discover the perfectionist style of this Château, reflecting the style of vinification and plentiful notes of barrel ageing, resulting in a wonderfully enticing wine. Be sure to decant before serving with generous, well-simmered cuisine.
Description
In 1985, Paul and Edith Chaudière, physiotherapist and speech therapist from Avignon, decided to take a step back and rethink their professional lives, in the hope of returning back to the family tradition of wine making. They decided to realise their dream and took up the family vineyard at Château Pesquié, which used to belong to the illustrious Daudet family from Provence. The first few steps came as quite a challenge for the family who, not having much experience in the field of wine making, then found themselves trying to compete in this little known appellation where almost no independent vinegrowers were left, after the appellation had become dominated by co-operative wineries. Over four years, they painstakingly reconstructed and developed the vineyard, in the hope of bringing it back to its former glory. They ripped out the table-grapes and cherry trees, favouring old vines, and planted Syrah and Grenache varieties. In 1989, after an incredible journey of new experiences, acheivements and some important lessons learnt, the Chaudière and Bastide families decided to create the wine cellar at Château Pesquié. Over the last 15 years, the adventure has continued, with the continued expansion of both the wine cellar and Domain at Château Pesquié, resulting in a coveted position as one of the best Domains in the appellation. The Chaudière family chose the name "Quintessence" to emphasize the notion of exceptional wines of outstanding quality. Quintessence from Château Pesquié is a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, matured for 12 months in oak barrels (60% new wood, 40% old wood). It is a meaty, ample and spicy wine that displays great power and complexity. It is the result of a double selection process from the oldest vines at the vineyard and the very best cuvées from the Domain.
Tips on service
• Serve at 16°
Food and wine matching
Beef casserole, lamb navarin, young pork chop in a sticky caramel sauce, wild boar casserole, stewed hare, salmi of wood pigeon, strong and well-aged cheeses.
Tasting notes
By Jean Michel Deluc : Master Sommelier
Eye - A wine of ruby colour and very good intensity, with nuances in colour shading from aubergine to darker purple at the edge of the glass. No signs of maturity are evident in the colour of this wine. The concentration of colour is equally matched by the richness of the wine in the glass. It is bright and rendered opaque due to its density of colour.
Nose - The nose displays lots of finesse, despite its discrete nature. A certain amount of aeration is required before you will discover superb, jammy notes of blackberries, blueberries and morello cherries, followed by notes of barrel ageing; cedar wood, cocoa, coffee, incense, pepper and liquorice. A final note of mint adds freshness and distinction. Despite being slightly reserved, this wine still expresses all the typical notes of the terroir with through its racy and enticing background.
Palate - The attack on the palate is soft and fruity, like a fruity sweet. The first impression on the palate is of an absolutely delicious wine, but one that quickly takes on a more Cartesian nature and a much stronger structure. Fine, silky tannins and a thirstquenching acidity are found towards the finish of this wine that has superb length.
