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THE STORY
"In the early 1970's, Odette & René Bastide, bought Château Pesquié from an heir of the famous Provençal writer, Alphonse Daudet. They were wine pioneers, as the Appellation Côtes du Ventoux was not created until 1973. René & Odette completely restructured the vineyards. The results of that work are now vines that average 35 to 40 years of age (the oldest are over a century old). For the first twenty years of their ownership, the grapes grown on the estate were taken to two cooperative wineries.
In the mid-1980's, Edith & Paul Chaudière, René & Odette's daughter and son-in-law, decided to give up their medical careers to take over the family estate. Having completed intensive preparation, Paul, Edith, René & Odette finally set up the Château Pesquié cellars in 1989 and carried out their first vinifications in 1990, wich was a fabulous vintage. The Quintessence 1990 is a fantastic at the moment ! At the time, the Appellation had fewer than 10 independent cellars and, once again, the Chaudière family stood out as pioneers in the Côtes du Ventoux region.
In 2003, members of the family took over the Domaine. They are continuing the family tradition to harness the potential of the outstanding Ventoux terroir and to make extraordinary wines. Château Pesquié is now a leading estates in the Appellation of Côtes du Ventoux and the southern Rhone Valley."
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Chateau Pesquie Terrasses Ventoux 2007
The 2007 Terrasses Rouge is a custom cuvee put together for importer Eric Solomon. Made from 60-year-old Grenache and 30-year-old Syrah, one-third is aged in small barrels and the rest in foudre and tank. I'm sure discounters will offer this cuvee for around $12 a bottle, which makes it a remarkable bargain. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of cassis, kirsch, lavender, pepper, and spice. The sweetness of the tannins, abundant glycerin, razor sharp focus, and wonderful depth make for a wine that transcends its humble price and bucolic appellation. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
Wine Advocate: 91
Regular Price: $17.99Sale Price: $11.49
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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COME AND JOIN US FROM JULY 2ND THRU 4TH
FOR OUR
SUPER SIP JULY 4TH WEEKEND IN-STORE TASTING!
Instead of our usual Saturday tasting, we are doing samplings from Thursday thru Saturday for the up-coming July 4th Weekend.
Stop by so that you can "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY" and perhaps find what you'll be sipping throughout this big bash summertime weekend!
July 3rd Friday from 5 - 7 PM:
LANDMARK, CHARDONNAY, OVERLOOK, 2007
REG: $29.99 SALE $21.98
July 4th Saturday from 1- 4 PM:
Domaines Ott ch de selle rose noir 08
REG: $39.99 SALE $29.99
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