Domaine du Pegau 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Reserve

Domaine de Pegau, long owned by the Feraud family is now run by the charming, talented Laurence, who was exceptionally well-schooled by her father, Paul, to fashion some of the longest-lived, most profound wines of the appellation. This nearly 50-acre estate of vines aged 35 to 105 years old is worked without chemical herbicides or pesticides.  Cuvée Reservée, 80% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 4% Mourvedre and 2% other varietals, spends about 18 months in barrel, is fermented with all natural yeasts and is bottled without filtration.

REVIEWS for the 2009:
Robert Parker:  “An enormous success, this cuvee has come on like gang busters since I tasted it last year, and may eclipse the stunning 2007. Given its tannin profile, the 2009 will require 5-6 years of cellaring and should keep for 30-35 years.”  95-97 points

Stephen Tanzer: “Wild, highly aromatic bouquet of dark berry liqueur, cherry, smoked meat and garrigue. Deeply pitched black raspberry and tart cherry flavors finish with a smoky floral quality.  Fans of old-school Chateauneuf are going to love this wine.”  93 points