Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee - 2009 (750ml) Size:750ml palate-coating cherry and dark berry

palate-coating cherry and dark berry compote flavors show an exotic floral pastille quality and hints of clove and mocha

lightly tannic effort will be even better with 1-2 years of bottle age and will keep for 15-20 years

Anticipated maturity: Now-2020

" represents the pinnacle of Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

Fairly light

Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee - 2009 (750ml) Size:750ml palate-coating cherry and dark berryThe bottled 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee is as compelling as I thought it would be after tasting it last year. A blend of 85% Grenache with the rest Syrah, Mourvedre and small dollops of the other authorized varietals, this wine tends to come from the estates holdings in the eastern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape. The opaque purple colored 2009 exhibits magnificent, rich berry fruit intertwined with cedar, Christmas fruitcake, licorice,