Wines Ventoux Château Pesquié - Le Paradou Cinsault Rosé - 2024

Château Pesquié’s "Le Paradou Cinsault Rosé" 2024 is a fresh, inviting wine from the sun-drenched slopes of the southern Rhône’s Ventoux appellation. Crafted predominantly from the delicate Cinsault grape, this rosé typically charms with its pale salmon hue and lively aromatic profile, marked by notes of wild strawberries, watermelon, and a subtle hint of white flowers. The 2024 vintage benefits from a particularly favourable ripening season, yielding grapes of crisp acidity and fine aromatic nuance. The vinification is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel, to ensure the purest possible expression of fruit and freshness, and the wine is bottled early to preserve its vibrancy and youthful appeal.

The Ventoux AOC is nestled at the southeastern edge of the Rhône Valley, in the shadow of the majestic Mont Ventoux. The region is renowned for its diverse soils, ranging from limestone-clay to stony outcrops, and its elevations provide some of the coolest microclimates in the southern Rhône. This cooler climate is crucial for producing rosé wines with a lively tension and aromatic freshness. Historically, the area has been associated with winemaking since Roman times and was revitalised in the late 20th century by producers like Château Pesquié, who championed varietal expression and sustainable vineyard practices.

In terms of food pairing, the "Le Paradou Cinsault Rosé" excels alongside Provençal fare. It will beautifully complement a classic salade niçoise, grilled prawns with a dash of olive oil and herbs, or a fresh goat cheese tart. For a more regional touch, try serving it with a dish of pissaladière or a platter of tapenade and fresh baguette. The wine’s crispness and delicate fruit profile also make it a versatile companion to a broad array of tapas, sushi, or even a light aromatic curry.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this rosé well-chilled, ideally between 8-10°C. To enjoy its full aromatic range, open young, within one or two years of the vintage. Pour into slender glasses and let the gentle aromas evoke the essence of a Provençal summer.