Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 Domaine du Pegau "Cuvée Reserve" 750ml

Grape: 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mouvedre, 10% other (Counoise, Cinsault Vaccarese, etc.).
Region: France> Rhone Valley> Southern Rhone> Chateauneuf du Pape.
Notes: Min. 2yrs in French oak Foudres, no de-stemming, native yeast, 60+ year old vines, Biodynamic farming, vegan-friendly, very low sulfites at bottling only.

Description: Owned by the dynamic father-and-daughter team of Paul and Laurence Féraud, Domaine du Pegau has emerged as one of the most iconic estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A benchmark producer of traditionally-styled Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Pegau's bottlings are justifiably ranked among the greatest  in the world. Nice burgundy color with a seductive nose right after opening. Salted chocolate, black cherry, leather, and violets. On the palate the wine shows amazing balance with good acidity and the alcohol is restrained. Lots of savory, rich tones of seductive fruit and fana. The tannins are dusty but super-polished. Red apple skin, garrigue herbs, and low hanging violets are revealed on the mid-palate and towards the finish. This is an amazing wine that is crafted to be enjoyed young but will age gracefully (between 2025 to 2030).

Food pairings: Beef (ribs, short ribs, steaks), cheese, duck (roasted, confit), eggplant, game, lamb (roasted or stewed), mushrooms, rabbit, etc.