Rich & Powerful: 2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee
It's not only difficult but borderline impossible to not have butterflies after hearing about Pegau's 96 point Chateauneuf-du-Pape is available at over 40% off. To put it into perspective, you would save over $270 in total if you brought home six bottles today (you would also save money on shipping). Do you understand the significance of Pegau!? This is front-page material people.
We're not joking, April fools day isn't here yet. This is the real deal. The 2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee is coming from one of CDP's most iconic and consistently exceptional Domaines. With twenty-nine 95+ ratings since 1998, you're guaranteed to love this wine.
Pegau is one of the top producers in the Southern Rhone and has become an overnight icon in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Before the Domaine officially launched in 1987, the owner–Paul Féraud, with the help of his daughter, Laurence–sold bulk wine to CDP's top players: Jaboulet-Aine, David & Foillard, and Guigal. Pegau not only became one of the Southern Rhone's brightest stars but help 3 other estates achieve greatness as well. Like I said, front-page material.
What should you expect from a bottle of Pegau? Exceptional age-ability upwards of 20 years and a wine that is round, rich, and powerful with soft tannins. With time, it will involve into a more complex and spicy wine. If you're tempted to drink this elixir now make sure you let this liquid trophy breathe. We recommend at least a 2 hour decant before indulging.
The Pegau's 2018 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reserve is being offered at the absolute best price on the west coast. It has one 96 and one 95 point score. It's a wine that is great now and will continue to get better, year after year. Whether you're a veteran collector, casual wine drinker, or savvy wine investor, this is one purchase that is guaranteed to please and appreciate. Do the right thing and bring home as many bottles as your budget permits.
