This is a really nice Pouilly-Fuisse, an AOC I generally think is overvalued. Bright nose has limestone minerality, bright apple and pear fruit, wet straw, and the barest hint of barrel spice. Lower-toned on the palate than the nose suggests, it’s relaxed and deeply-flavored, lots of fruit and crushed rock minerality. Medium acids. Nice balance and depth. — 8 months ago
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. — 3 months ago
Dessert wines aren’t really my “thing”, but this was a thing of great beauty. — 10 months ago
Amazing mouth feel, full body… could age another 15 years. Love it. Winery with a Cause — 3 years ago
Beautiful almost amber color and complex floral nose but didn’t hold together on palate. — 5 months ago
Fresh Blackberry, cinnamon, leather, gamy, iron, blood orange, big chewy tannins. Excellent!! — 2 years ago
James Everhart
Pleasantly surprised. Full body, fruity, a lot to like. Purchased near the winery on the Bay of Fundy. Under $20  — a month ago