One of the superstar estates of the Cotes du Ventoux (located in the village of Mormoiron), Chateau Pesquie’s 2003 Cotes du Ventoux La Quintessence blanc is a 6,000-bottle blend of Clairette and Roussanne. Among the finest dry whites I have tasted from this region, this tank-aged effort exhibits aromas of orange marmalade, citrus oils, pears, peaches, and honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy, it is best consumed over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars