Friday, August 21, 2009

2009 08 21 - Booze - The Great Pegau (Southern Rhône, France)

The Great Pegau (Southern Rhône, France)

THE GREAT PÉGAÜ
Domaine du Pégaü, an old Provencal word for a wine jug found in the excavations of the 14th century Pope’s Palace in Avignon, was established in 1987 when Laurence Féraud returned to assist her father, Paul Féraud at the domaine after her wine studies. The father and daughter team complement each other’s talent, preserving and improving the authenticity and quality of the wine and property that has belonged to the family for several generations.
Domaine Du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Reservee Blanc 2006
Tasting:
Wine Spectator: A very fresh, minerally style, with tangy lime candy, chalk and kiwi flavors backed by a bony long finish with ripe acidity.

Rating: 90 Points by Wine Spectator

Retail Price: $88.00

Domaine Du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Reservee Rouge 2005
Tasting:
Robert Parker: This wine reveals a dark ruby/purple hue along with notes of tar, roasted meats and Provencal herbs, which give it a certain savage/animal character. It is ruggedly constructed, concentrated, full-bodied, tannic and firm in the finish.

Rating: 92- 94 Points by Robert Parker, 94 Points by Wine Spectator

Retail Price: 112.00
Domaine Du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence Rouge 2004
Tasting:
Robert Parker: This medium ruby coloured wine reveals aromas of forest floor, leafy vegetables, earth, truffles, leather and kirsch. It is a medium to full-bodied, spicy and impressive wine.

Rating: 92 Points by Robert Parker, 95 Points by Wine Spectator
Retail Price: $211.00