Château Pesquié Quintessence Rouge 2020

Whereas for the ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles the universe was comprised of the four essential elements: fire, water, air, and earth, Aristotle posited the existence of an additional one, the quintessence. An invisible substance permeating the cosmos, epitomizing the purest, most refined, and exquisite nature of a thing. Inspired by this concept, Château Pesquié, one of the finest family-run wineries that has exquisitely represented the AOC Ventoux (located in the southern Rhône), has named one of its premier wines Château Pesquié Quintessence Rouge. Crafted exclusively in the most exceptional vintages, Château Pesquié Quintessence Rouge is sourced from vineyards over 50 years old, comprising Syrah and Grenache varieties planted on terraces at altitudes of 250-350 meters above sea level. To safeguard the terroir's integrity, organic farming practices are employed alongside biodynamic treatments, and yields are restricted to 20hl/ha. The grapes are handpicked, and the vinificat