Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee Pegau 1998
Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee Pegau 1998 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 28-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 2006 Clos Saint Jean · Rhône | £171.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Janasse 2009 Domaine de la Janasse · Rhône | £114.00 | |||
| Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Vieilles Vignes 2020 Domaine Roger Perrin · Rhône | £52.48 | |||
| Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2021 Roger Sabon · Rhône | £37.04 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée Pégau 1998 is a Grenache-led red blend from the Southern Rhône region of France. Pégau is a legendary producer, celebrated for their uncompromising commitment to traditional winemaking, including the use of stems and long ageing in old foudres. Now with over 2 decades in the bottle, this release showcases complex tertiary notes of dried meat, truffle, balsamic, game and dark roasted fruits. The tannins remain present but have mellowed into a silky, enveloping structure, reflecting the power and longevity characteristic of this iconic estate.