Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Pale salmon color. Aromas of cherry, strawberries and rose petals. Bright red fruit on the palate and a hint of minerals- great value! — 19 days ago

Devin Brown

8.9

The description: Chateau Pesquié Quintessence Rouge is a well-rounded blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, grown in the scenic mountainside vineyards of Ventoux in the Rhone Valley. It boasts an intense ruby-red color and aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and spices, all of which are complemented by earthy and smoky undertones.

The opinion: Description accurate, but it needs a hunk of red meat or a rich duck sausage dish. It’s ok but better around for the value. — 4 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

Nice balance of acidity and fruit for a 16 year old wine. 2010. In fact it’s pretty fantastic. A bit of stewed apricots d hints of green apple. The tertiary elements are charming as heck. Go team! — 8 months ago

JKT

9.0

Thought all gone. Interesting take of Grenache and Syrah from Ventoux with a solid medium bodied still robust palate. Unfortunately it kinda overpowered the mixed menu of various eats. — a month ago

Sue Martel

9.2

Smooth & buttery — 3 months ago

Michael Walker

9.9

This is the Artemia Ventoux not the Quintessence….stellar southern Rhône, I can’t remember anything like this that’s not a CDP - deep dark inky color, sinus-clearing nose, palate is chewy, tannic but not overwhelming, I would have confused for a good cote rotie or rioja. Love it, can’t believe it’s a Ventoux. Actually started to get a bit earthy after being open awhile, I would *not* decant and just pop and drink! PJW says it’s all the vintage. Dunno. — 4 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Golden and rich. Honey, corn, rounded lemon. Really settled and mature but still fresh with great balanced acidity. Really excellent. — 2 months ago

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Jess

9.0

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black berry fruit, menthol, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black berry fruit, cinnamon, candied strawberry/cherry, herbal.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 4 months ago

Dmitri Abramov

8.9

Very nice Chateau! Get another case — 5 months ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

Light body and color, but intense fruit. Raspberry, and the tannic character of the pips. Very fresh. — 9 months ago