Domaine du Pegau CdP Cuvee Reservee 2020 (750ML)

96-98 WA / 96 JS / 93-95 JD / 16.5+ JR

I was even more impressed by the 2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée than the 2019. Boasting crazily complex floral scents, garrigue, raspberries and cherries, this is one incredibly perfumed example of Pegau. Medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant and long, this is quintessential Pegau.- Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

A layered and well-balanced Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of wild berries, dried herbs, leather, roasted meat and stones. It’s full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Lots of layers and poise with a restrained character on the palate, despite the generous nature of the vintage. Complex and velvety with lots of cherry character and dried herbs towards the finish. Funnelled and structured with great focus and length. Better after 2025.--Stuart Pigott, James Suckling

The 2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée, which was tasted from multiple foudres, is solid as well, with the more elegant style of the vintage as well as classic Pégau goodness. Lots of peppery herbs, leather, Provençal spice, and some meaty notes define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied and balanced on the palate, with lots of classic Pégau style and flair.-Jeb Dunnuck

Nose high-toned but generous, the fruit apparent. A bloody, meaty edge to the palate but sweet fruit again, the tannins firm and long with freshness on the finish. Traditional in style with clear ageing potential. (JL) - Jancis Robinson