2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee Grown on varied lieux-dits around the appellation on a mix of soils, this was fermented in concrete then aged for 24 months in foudre. All whole bunch, which is evidenced by the pleasantly stemmy aromatics. Very full-bodied and concentrated, savoury despite the oak, with bay leaf and thyme. Very tannic, quite hard on the palate in fact. It’s well balanced despite the alcohol, thanks to its concentration and intensity. It’s an outlying style due to its darkness, hardness and brooding character. It will be fantastic in time however.