{"product_id":"domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-2017-300cl","title":"Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée 2017 300CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Pégaü’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is one of the appellation’s most celebrated and sought-after wines, admired for its depth, complexity, and unmistakable southern Rhône character. Built around a Grenache-dominant blend and crafted with traditional methods, it offers remarkable value for a wine with the pedigree and aging potential of a true benchmark vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 Cuvée Réservée shows a deep, насыщенный ruby-garnet color. The nose is layered and expressive, opening with blackberries, dark plums, black tea, black pepper, and fresh Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and thyme, before evolving toward leather and sandalwood with time in the glass.\n\nThe palate is full-bodied and powerful, yet finely textured, with concentrated dark fruit, clove, white pepper, and savory herb notes carrying through a long, structured finish. It has the balance and depth to develop beautifully over the next 5 years, while its underlying structure suggests a drinking window of 20–25 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuvée Réservée comes from Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards in the southern Rhône, where the warm, sun-drenched climate and stony soils help produce intensely flavored, structured fruit. The blend includes 13 grape varieties, though it is led by around 80% Grenache. The grapes are harvested and vinified traditionally, with whole clusters pressed, fermentation in cement tanks without added yeasts, and maturation for two years in used oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that shines alongside richly flavored dishes such as roasted lamb, game, beef daube, duck confit, or herb-crusted poultry. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses and Provençal dishes built around rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olives. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for at least 1–2 hours to allow the wine’s aromatics and structure to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine du Pégaü is one of the iconic names of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, closely associated with traditional winemaking and long-lived wines of great intensity. Under Laurence Féraud, the estate has earned a loyal following for producing wines that combine old-school authenticity with impressive concentration and finesse. Its reputation extends well beyond the Rhône, with Cuvée Réservée standing as its best-known and most admired wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Pegau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252059984209,"sku":"FW-5410","price":266.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/300cl_2_1.png?v=1783442969","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-2017-300cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}