Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée 1998 Dobbelt Magnum

Domaine du Pegau’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is one of the estate’s most celebrated wines, prized for its depth, authenticity, and impressive value in the context of a top-tier Rhône red. The 1998 vintage, presented here in double magnum, offers the added advantage of graceful long-term development and is built around a classic old-vine Grenache-led blend with a loyal following among Châteauneuf-du-Pape enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows the kind of dark, concentrated color expected from a mature Southern Rhône of this caliber. The bouquet opens with blackberry, dark plum, black tea, black pepper, and a lifted herbal edge of rosemary and thyme, before evolving with air toward leather and sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet finely shaped, with layers of dark fruit supported by clove, white pepper, and savory Mediterranean herbs. It has the structure and concentration to continue improving for several years, and from a double magnum it should age especially well, holding at a very high level for 20 to 25 years or more under proper cellaring conditions.

Production
Cuvée Réservée is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend made from as many as 13 grape varieties, though Grenache clearly leads the composition at around 80%. The grapes are vinified with an uncompromising, old-school approach: whole clusters are pressed, fermentation takes place in cement vats without added yeast, and the wine is then matured for around two years in older oak barrels. This method preserves both intensity and the distinctive herbal, earthy character of the region.

Food & Serving
This is a wine for rich, savory dishes such as roast lamb, game, beef short ribs, duck confit, or Provençal stews with herbs and garlic. It is best served at around 16–18°C, and decanting is recommended, especially if opened young or after extended bottle age, to allow the aromas and texture to fully unfold.

Producer
Domaine du Pegau is one of the benchmark producers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, closely associated with traditional winemaking and deeply expressive wines. Under Laurence Féraud, the domaine has built a strong reputation for authenticity, consistency, and age-worthy bottlings, with Cuvée Réservée standing as its flagship wine and a reference point for classic Southern Rhône style.

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