DESCRIPTION
Acme of the single vineyard trilogy of Château Pesquie (with Artemia and Silica). Ascensio outlines the intensity and the purity of some our best grenaches.
The Chaudière Family chose this name to celebrote the tradition of the ascent of the Mont Ventoux which goes back to the XIVth century and Petrarch. It also symbolises the magic of altitude terroirs. Ascensio is only produced in very small quantity (less than 3 000 bottles) and only on great vintages.
SOIL
Clay and limestone with big scree. We work our viney according to biodynamic practices since 2015
GRAPE VARIETIES
95% Grenache (yield close to 20 hl/ha) – 5% Syrah
WINEMAKING
The harvest takes place in October at full maturity and is only partially destemmed: 30% of whole cluster are kept.
Long maceration (I month), slow extraction and fermentation in a raw ciment vat. No fining agent and aging in oak. Bottled at the Château.
WINE TASTING
Color: Deep purple
Nose: Powerful with aromas of blackberry. plum. licorice, kirch and
mineral notes.
Mouth: Large and full, intense and concentrated. this wine unfolds a great balance and an unexpected freshness, with flavours of raspberry. black pepper and black cheery. FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
This powerful and gastronomic wine will go perfectly with red meats or game such as braised pork. venison with chestnuts or pheasant with truffles. Serve at 18°C (64°F) – Decant or open 2 hours before serving.