Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée 2018 1200CL

Domaine du Pegau’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2018 is one of the appellation’s most admired classics, a benchmark blend led by Grenache and built on the depth, spice, and old-world character that have made Pegau a cult favourite. Sourced from one of the Rhône’s most historic estates, it delivers serious pedigree and remarkable value in a magnum-sized 1200 cl presentation, complete with original wooden case.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this is a deeply coloured, almost opaque red with the kind of richness you expect from a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The bouquet is immediately expressive, unfolding with blackberry, dark plum, black tea, black pepper, and a distinctly herbal lift of rosemary and thyme, followed by leather and sandalwood with time in the glass. On the palate, it is powerful yet finely balanced, combining ripe dark fruit, clove, white pepper, and a savory Mediterranean herb character with impressive structure and length. The 2018 vintage has the concentration and balance to age beautifully, and this wine should continue to gain complexity over the next 20–25 years.

Production
Cuvée Réservée is a blend of 13 grape varieties, though it is clearly dominated by around 80% Grenache, with Mourvèdre and Syrah adding structure and depth. Domaine du Pegau works in a traditional style: whole clusters are pressed, fermentation takes place in cement vats with native yeasts, and the wine is matured for two years in used oak barrels. The result is a wine that reflects the classic terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its sun-drenched vineyards, old vines, and the stony soils that help shape its warmth, power, and finesse.

Food & Serving
This is a wine made for richly flavored dishes such as roast lamb, game, beef stew, grilled ribeye, duck confit, or Provençal dishes with rosemary and thyme. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours, especially if opening it young, to let the aromatics and structure fully open up.

Producer
Domaine du Pegau is one of the great names of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, founded and led by Laurence Féraud, whose family roots in the region run deep. The estate is known for its steadfast commitment to traditional winemaking and for producing wines that capture the power, complexity, and age-worthy character of the appellation. Pegau has earned an international reputation for consistency and quality, with Cuvée Réservée standing as its most celebrated wine.

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