Chateau Pesquie - Quintessence Blanc 2022 (750ml)

93 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Based on 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette, the 2022 Ventoux Quintessence Blanc is raised in a mix of demi-muids and barrels, with a tiny portion being new. It has a beautiful nose of ripe orchard fruits (pear, sliced apples) as well as subtle white flowers and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied and concentrated, with a beautiful spine of acidity, it's a gorgeous white from this team that will shine on the dinner table. " (JD)

92 Pts Wine Advocate

"An 80-20 blend of Roussanne and Clairette, the 2022 Ventoux Quintessence Blanc was bottled in May 2023 after aging in a mix of concrete and demi-muids. There's a hint of sweet corn on the nose, then more appealing notes of white peach and lime zest. In the mouth, the wine is medium to full-bodied, plump and welcoming, but it's still focused and long on the finish."

92 Points Decanter

"Full-bodied, rich style, very Roussanne in its bold muscularity. Has the variety's characteristic conference pear flavour. The lack of oak ageing is a good thing, it would be overly rich with added barrel influence. Good balance, and has inner freshness. Malolactic conversion is blocked to retain freshness. From vineyards situated between 300m and 400m above sea level."