2012 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee

Excellent depth of colour displaying a totally opaque inky black dark red core with a deep very dark red hue. Expressive aromatics of incense and new leather with underlying earth, smoky dried meat, subtle liquorice, black cherry and spice scents. Deep, rich mouthfilling flavours of black cherries and liquorice are overlaid by nuances of new leather, smoky dried meats and light incense finishing earthy and spicy with a chewy texture. Slightly dryish, solidly built firm tannin structure helps contribute to the wines rustic feel. Fantastic length with a very long aftertaste of black cherry, liquorice, new leather, smoky dried meats, earth and spice.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews….
One of my favorite wines, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée 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.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate