Domaine Du Pegau - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee 2020 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Domaine Du Pegau
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Subregion	Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Varietal	Rhone Blend
Vintage	2020
Sku	210000002348
Size	750ml

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee 2020

Served @ DB's "Chateauneuf" Tasting. #1 Wine on flight both in quality and overall sales. 

Ancestors of father and daughter team Paul and Laurence Féraud farmed olives, cherries and grapes in Chateauneuf-du-Pape dating back to the 17th century. The methods established centuries ago carry on in the current vintages, creating robust, concentrated, traditional red and white wines. For many years the winery was known as Domaine Feraud fils and they made traditional Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

In 1987 Domaine du Pegau was formed as we know it today, when Laurence Feraud returned from her winemaking studies and she teamed up with her father Paul to create the winery. Complementing each other they have conserved the authenticity and quality of their Chateauneuf-du-Pape whilst bringing it to the attention of wine lovers around the world.

Winemaker Notes: Spicy aromas of ripe red fruit, cassis, toasted herbs, pepper and roasted meat on the nose. Big, rich and full-bodied on the palate, with a long, lingering finish.

Excellent with strong cheeses and grilled/roasted meats.

Blend: 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, 10% Other Varieties

I was even more impressed by the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée than the 2019. Boasting crazily complex floral scents, garrigue, raspberries and cherries, this is one incredibly perfumed example of Pegau. Medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant and long, this is quintessential Pegau.

A layered and well-balanced Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of wild berries, dried herbs, leather, roasted meat and stones. It’s full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Lots of layers and poise with a restrained character on the palate, despite the generous nature of the vintage. Complex and velvety with lots of cherry character and dried herbs towards the finish. Funnelled and structured with great focus and length.