2022 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier

Rich and chewy finishing firmly tannic and rustic yet long.

Château Pegau is Laurence and Paul Féraud’s 60 hectare estate, located in Sorgues, less than 6 km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines regularly over deliver, showcasing the estate’s excellent terroir, with the unmistakable imprint of Pegau. Made by Laurence Feraud in the recently built cellar at the estate, the Cuvee Setier is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mouvèdre & 20% Syrah.
Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Lifted black raspberry and liquorice aromas are complimented by leather, black cherry, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich and chewy, the palate features black raspberry and liquorice fruits framed by muscular tannins. Scorched earth, leather, dried herb and peppered meat elements extend across the back half which also picks up a grippy feel. Finishes firmly tannic and rustic yet long.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews....
Roughly the same blend as the 2021—60% Grenache and 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah—the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier is more perfumed and more concentrated, with floral, violet-like notes joining hints of roasted meat, road tar and dark, plummy fruit. Full-bodied and velvety, it should drink well for at least a decade. Drink 2024-2033.
91-93 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 17, 2024)

A dense, well-structured and focus Cotes-du-Rhone Villages with aromas of dark berries, grilled meat, stones and wild herbs with some baking spices. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textural and slightly chewy on the palate, with focus and a serious character. Well built with a firm finish. 60% grenache, 20% syrah and 20% mourvedre. Drink or hold.
92 points
James Suckling

The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Cuvee Setier checks in as 60% Grenache and 20% each Syrah and Mourvèdre. It's a slightly more concentrated, richer wine than the Côtes Du Rhône and has a beautiful sense of purity in its smoky black fruits, ground pepper, and crushed stone. Rich, tannic, medium-bodied, and concentrated, it’s going to need a year or two.
91+ points
Jeb Dunnuck