Quintessence is a red produced by Château Pesquié in Ventoux, Ventoux, France. Made from Grenache and Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Ventoux
Region: Ventoux
Country: France
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Quintessence is Château Pesquié's top red, a Grenache-Syrah blend from the sunny Ventoux appellation in the southern Rhône. Expect a rich, warm-climate style with ripe dark fruit, garrigue herb notes and peppery spice, backed by supple but present tannins. It's a generous, food-friendly red built for grilled and roasted meats.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
From Château Pesquié
- Chardonnay — Château Pesquié, Vin de France
- Terrasses — Château Pesquié, Ventoux
- Ventoux Édition 1912m Blanc — Château Pesquié, Ventoux
- Édition 1912M — Château Pesquié, Ventoux
More red wines from Ventoux
- 1892 — Château Valcombe, Ventoux
- Carte Noire Rouge — Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Ventoux
- Château Bonadona — Château Bonadona, Ventoux
- Château Valcombe — Château Valcombe, Ventoux
Frequently asked questions
Where is Quintessence from?
Quintessence is produced by Château Pesquié in Ventoux, Ventoux, France.
What grapes are in Quintessence?
Quintessence is a blend of Grenache and Syrah.