Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee, Rhone, France 2021
The flagship of the Domaine du Pegau, the Cuvée Réservée represents the Domaine over the years. A blend of 13 grape varieties, mainly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the Cuvée Réservée reveals the typical characteristics of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape soils.
Black ripe fruits like morello cherries and raspberries, juniper berries, black pepper and garrigue. After several years ageing, the aromas will be characterised by plums, dried stone fruits, leaher, fur and sandalwood. Round, rich and powerful with soft tannins. With time, i twill involve into a more complex and spicy wine. This wine should be able to age from 5 to 20 years. Red grilled meat, lamb shoulder with thyme and dishes of tapas and curry.
Grenache 80%
Syrah 6%
Mourvèdre 4%
Others varieties 10%