Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 Tasted at the vertical tasting

Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière

fig and clove-scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined

this is already in its prime time drinking window

The natural ripeness of the year amps up the Chardonnay flavors

Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 Tasted at the vertical tastingOne of my favorite wines, the 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Rserve is a classic. Beautiful on the nose, with notions of ground pepper, wild herbs, minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit, it s medium to full bodied, nicely concentrated and has plenty of tannin that comes through on the finish. Similar in style to a lighter weight 2010, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12 15 years.