Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2020 australia

Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2020 australiaWinery Background and History Domaine du Pegau, located in Chteauneuf du Pape, France, is a family owned estate with roots tracing back to the 17th century. The Fraud family has cultivated vines in the region for generations, but it was in 1987 that Laurence Fraud joined her father, Paul, to establish Domaine du Pegau as a benchmark producer of traditionally styled Chteauneuf du Pape wines. The name Pegau is derived from a 14th century wine jug

is a renowned estate based in Pommard

with 25% new oak and the balance in older French hogsheads and puncheons

including seafood such as oysters and scallops

Regular pump-overs ensure gentle tannin extraction

A blend of Cazetiers

This judicious use of oak allows the wine to retain its complexity and structure without overpowering the delicate fruit characteristics

The area benefits from a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters

The wine matured on fine lees until bottling in February 2024

and fermentation in temperature-controlled environments to preserve the grape’s delicate aromas and flavors

The winery’s commitment to excellence has earned it a reputation as one of Marlborough’s leading producers

He trained in viticulture in Australia and adopts a minimalist Burgundian approach that emphasizes whole-cluster inclusion

The 2023 Chagual Organic Sauvignon Blanc displays a pale color with greenish hues over a slightly yellow background