Domaine Du Pegau Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Reserve 2021

Critical Acclaim: 94 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 93 pts Jeb Dunnuck; 92 pts Vinous; 91 pts Wine Spectator.

About the wine: 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.  This wine should be able to age from 5 to 20 years.

Tasting Notes: "Scents of leather, violets, cherries and strawberries mark the nose of the 2021 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, tasted as a representative assemblage from several foudres. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky but firm, with a long, slightly tannic finish.. Drinking window 2024-2035"- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. 

"Ultimately spending four years in barrels, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Laurence is made with the idea of being upfront, open, and ready to go on release. It reveals spice, garrigue, and saddle leather nuances that are very charming, forward, and appealing. Medium-bodied, seamless, and complex, it's a beautiful wine that's going to check all the boxes for you traditional Châteauneuf du Pape lovers out there.."- Jeb Dunnuck.

"Luckily, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée didn’t show any of the signs of reduction that it did when I first tasted it from barrel last year. Although not cruising at the same level as the two surrounding vintages, the 2021 offers a distinctively elegant character marked by garrigue, red/black cherry and undertones of meat and herbs. Round tannins gently structure this medium-bodied Cuvée Réservée that wraps up with a savory finish." -Vinous.

"Chewy and rich, with old-school charm, this is built on a foundation of iron that supports incense smoke, red berry and earthy leather notes. High-toned herbal details hover over, with a lot of iodine and graphite. Muscular tannins hold sway. Needs time to unwind. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2038." - Wine Spectator.

Serving Suggestions:  Red grilled meat, lamb shoulder with thyme and dishes of tapas and curry, serve at 60°F.

Varietal: A blend of 13 grape varieties: mainly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.