89POINTS
16¼/20
Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2008
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceBig meaty, prune, black berry, smoky, menthol, tobacco, five spice, licorice and sweaty saddle with a medicinal streak. Dry, fresh, smooth, and rich, round palate with good acidity balance. Peppery, meaty, black cherry, medicinal, licorice, fig, smoky garrigue and barnyard flavours. Good fruit and balance. Drink now while the fruit is strong and the barnyard subdued.Tasted: 24 November 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $85.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Liquid Art Selections |
AB | $97.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Blend: Grenache - Syrah - Mourvèdre