2003 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, Pegau
2003 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, Pegau
Ref: PEGA030
*LYING UNDER BOND, OCTAVIAN. ADDITIONAL DELIVERY CHARGES MAY APPLY*
Although the Feraud family - owners of Pegau - have been in the region since at least the mid-17th century, it was Paul, the father of Laurence (the family member currently IC here) who started to bottle his own wines, the fruit previously having been sold off to negociants. The domaine's name was changed from Feraud to Pegau in the late '80s, at which time the vineyard area in Châteauneuf amounted to some 7 hectares, rising to 21 hectares today. In 2012 they added 40 hectares of Côte du Rhône vineyards. This is a source of very traditionally-styled Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Wine Details
Wine Details
Producer: Pegau
Appellation: Châteauneuf du Pape
Old/New World: Old World
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Colour: Red
Style: Still
% ABV: 15.5%
Drink Dates: 2015-2030
Maturity: 
Sweetness: 1
Grape Variety: Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"Starting with the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve, this wine showed spectacularly on release, closed down for a few years, and has now emerged, at close to full maturity, and is straight-up fabulous. Out of the entire tasting, it remained my favorite. Giving up gorgeous blackberry, currants, garrigue, pepper and beef blood, it hits the palate with a massive, full-bodied texture that carries layers of sweet fruit, awesome concentration and blockbuster length. Tasting like the essence of both this estate and the terroir, it’s an incredible wine that I’m happy to taste/drink anytime. It will continue to evolve gracefully, but I see no reason to delay gratification." Jeb Dunnock
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness
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Most red wines are dry and therefore are indicated with a 1. The sweetness becomes more relevant with white wines, sparkling wines and pudding/dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji.
Location Explained
Location Explained
Location
AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Pricing
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Additional Information
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