2022 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve

Boasts enormous levels of richness, power and concentration together with a firm robust tannin structure.

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.
Midnight black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Heady aromas of black raspberry, black cherry liqueur and liquorice flood the nostrils complimented by some scorched earth, new leather, provincial herb and pepper notes. Boasting enormous levels of richness, power and concentration, the monumental palate is saturated with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry liqueur like flavours. A firm robust tannin structure holds everything in place whilst notions of scorched earth, infusions of herbs du Provence, leather and peppered meats unwind across the back half. Incredibly dense and chiselled, it finishes exceptionally long and sumptuous with a firm grip.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 16%

Other Reviews....
A quick assemblage from foudres of the 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée reveals a dark-fruited, spicy style, enlivened by hints of violets and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and densely concentrated, with a long, silky finish, it looks to be a near-carbon copy of the stunning, cellar-worthy 2019. Drink 2025-2045.
95-97 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Oct 13, 2023)

A very dark, structured and full-bodied Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of leather, tar, raw meat and a hint of wild forest berries. Still very youthful and a bit closed, but the abundant fine-grained tannins give this terrific aging potential. A cuvee of 80% grenache, 6% syrah, 4% mourvedre and 10% other traditional grape varieties. Matured for two years in large, neutral oak. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

Beautiful stuff and one of the gems in the vintage, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée shows ripe black cherries, scorched earth, sandalwood, and incredibly peppery garrigue and spice. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate and has a pure, focused, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a serious, classic Pegau that has so much to love and will shine for another 40 years in cold cellars. It reminds me of the 2015. Drink 2025-2065. Drink 2025 - 2065.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck