2021 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee [JS95][WA92-94][V92-94]

Producer: Domaine du Pegau Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  Blend: 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, 10% other authorized varietals Year: 2021  James Suckling, 95 Points  "This has so much power and meaty depth for the 2021 vintage, also stacks of healthy tannins that give it great intensity at the very long and complete finish. It’s packed with licorice, tar and stony character that makes it hard to pull yourself away from its compelling hold. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."  Wine Advocate, 92-94 Points  "Scents of leather, violets, cherries and strawberries mark the nose of the 2021 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, tasted as a representative assemblage from several foudres. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky but firm, with a long, slightly tannic finish. As always when visiting Laurence Feraud, there are multiple cuvées and appellations to sample. In this write-up, I've concentrated on the home estate's wines from Chateauneuf du Pape, but readers shoul