Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: garrigue, blackberry, kirsch, smoked meat, lavender

Palate: plum jam, dried fig, leather, spice, warm earthy finish

A powerful, traditional-style Chateauneuf with deep Grenache-driven fruit, garrigue perfume, leather, and a generous, warm, structured finish.

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with olives
    Structured Grenache with warm spice is the classic match for Provencal lamb.
  • Wild boar civet
    Dense fruit and leather notes complement game stew.
  • Grilled beef entrecote with bone marrow
    Warm, concentrated Grenache handles rich beef and marrow.

How to serve Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with olives, Wild boar civet, Grilled beef entrecote with bone marrow. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Paul and Laurence Feraud founded Pegau in 1987, farming old-vine Grenache in the traditional Chateauneuf manner. The Cuvee Reservee is the estate flagship, aged in old foudres with no filtration, in the style of the appellation's great traditional estates.

  1. 1987: Domaine du Pegau established by Paul and Laurence Feraud
  2. 1990: Cuvee Reservee earns recognition from international critics

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Pegau · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (80%), Syrah (8%), Mourvedre (7%), Cinsault (5%)
Classification
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Oak
18 months in old foudres
ABV
15.0%
Price
EUR 80-120 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1987

Frequently asked about Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee

What does Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee taste like?

On the nose, garrigue, blackberry, kirsch, smoked meat, lavender. On the palate, plum jam, dried fig, leather, spice, warm earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A powerful, traditional-style Chateauneuf with deep Grenache-driven fruit, garrigue perfume, leather, and a generous, warm, structured finish.

When should I drink Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee?

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with olives is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar civet and Grilled beef entrecote with bone marrow. Structured Grenache with warm spice is the classic match for Provencal lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee?

The blend is Grenache (80%), Syrah (8%), Mourvedre (7%), Cinsault (5%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

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