Domaine du Pegau • Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée from Domaine du Pegau is the estate’s flagship, a traditional Southern Rhône blend (d…Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée from Domaine du Pegau is the estate’s flagship, a traditional Southern Rhône blend (dominated by old-vine Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre and other permitted varieties) sourced from classic galet- and sand-…Learn More »
$87
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
92
/100
2021 Pro Rating
More graceful than powerful, the 2021 Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée leans into its savory side, with red and black cherry, dried herbs, leather and a faint meaty edge gliding over a medium-bodied frame. Silky yet structured, the tannins are fine but insistent, giving a gently old-school feel and a long, subtly chewy finish that emphasizes spice and earth over sheer richness. This is a classically flavored, more elegant Pegau that favors nuance and complexity rather than weight.
Herb-crusted leg of lamb; Duck confit with lentils; Wild mushroom and thyme ragù
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée from Domaine du Pegau is the estate’s flagship, a traditional Southern Rhône blend (dominated by old-vine Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre and other permitted varieties) sourced from classic galet- and sand-strewn vineyards around Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Vinified with whole clusters, native yeasts and long macerations, then aged in large old foudres and bottled without filtration, it is known for its powerful yet rustic profile, showing dark, spicy fruit, garrigue, roasted meat and leathery complexity that can evol…