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Domaine du Pegau 'Cuvée Réservée' Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France 2022
Regular price
$124.00
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Domaine du Pegau is one of the most esteemed producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for its traditional approach and crafting powerful, age-worthy wines. The Cuvée Réservée is their flagship bottling, showcasing the richness and complexity of this prestigious Rhône appellation.
- WINEMAKER: Laurence Féraud
- FARMING: Organic practices, not certified
- VARIETY: A blend dominated by Grenache (80%), with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other permitted varieties
- TERROIR: Sourced from old vines planted on the iconic galets roulés (large, round stones) and limestone soils, which retain heat and promote even ripening
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts in traditional concrete vats, with minimal intervention. No destemming, contributing to the wines robust structure
- AGING: Aged for 18-24 months in large, old oak foudres, allowing the wine to develop complexity while maintaining its powerful fruit core
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and full-bodied, with deep flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with notes of leather, garrigue, black pepper, and game. Firm tannins and a vibrant acidity give it excellent aging potential, with a long, savory finish
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SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Wine Advocate: 95/100 for its depth and ageability
- Jeb Dunnuck: 96/100 for its complexity, power, and seamless texture
Regular price
$124.00
Domaine du Pegau is one of the most esteemed producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for its traditional approach and crafting powerful, age-worthy wines. The Cuvée Réservée is their flagship bottling, showcasing the richness and complexity of this prestigious Rhône appellation.
- WINEMAKER: Laurence Féraud
- FARMING: Organic practices, not certified
- VARIETY: A blend dominated by Grenache (80%), with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other permitted varieties
- TERROIR: Sourced from old vines planted on the iconic galets roulés (large, round stones) and limestone soils, which retain heat and promote even ripening
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts in traditional concrete vats, with minimal intervention. No destemming, contributing to the wines robust structure
- AGING: Aged for 18-24 months in large, old oak foudres, allowing the wine to develop complexity while maintaining its powerful fruit core
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and full-bodied, with deep flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with notes of leather, garrigue, black pepper, and game. Firm tannins and a vibrant acidity give it excellent aging potential, with a long, savory finish
-
SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Wine Advocate: 95/100 for its depth and ageability
- Jeb Dunnuck: 96/100 for its complexity, power, and seamless texture