Food pairing
Ideal as an aperitif, Terrasses Blanc will match very well withvegetable apetizers, grilled fish, white meats and light cheeses.
Production
The Viognier, which is an early ripening varietal, is harvested first in early September. Cold maceration (skin contact around 8�C) for about 12 hours. The Roussanne and even more the Clairette are harvested later in September. Their fermentation last about 15 days and takes place in stainless steel tank. No oak ageing. The malolactic transformation is blocked to support natural freshness. Bottled at the estate.
Winery
This word comes from the Latin terras, meaning "lump of earth". The Ventoux region is characterized by alternating hills and valleys. To make the most of this exceptional terroir, vine growers and other farmers had to accomplish the colossal feat of building "terraces" into the steep hillsides. Still today, they are very typical of our landscapes and also called restanques or r̩banqu̩s in Provencal. The Chaudi̬re Family chose this name in homage to the terraces their ancestors carved into carefully chosen sites and to the garden of Chateau Pesquie itself.