Pegau "Cuvee Reservee" Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2000

Deep red.

Vinturi - iron, cherry jam, grilled herbs, earth/truffle, and a hint of celery on the nose.

Round and mouth-filling - ultimately a middle-weight. Iron and herbs echo strongly in the mouth, with a smoky/ember character kicking in as well. Fairly strong acidity drives moderate tannin onto the front teeth. Nothing brutal, however. Loads of fun with serious food. With additional air, this really does seem like it has seen time in at least some new oak. Lots of stem inclusion, but no new oak, though.


$50