Domaine du Pegau "Cuvee Reservee" Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022 (Rhone, France) - [WA 93] [VM 91-93] [WS 92] [JS 92] [JD 91]

Notes from the Winemaker:In conjunction with the Cuvée Réserve Rouge, the Cuvée Réserve Blanc with notes of white flowers and tangy yellow fruits is the image of the traditional whites of Châteauneuf du Pape. With a small production of only 4000 bottles, the Cuvée Réserve Blanc awakens the freshness and acidity of the Clairette.VINEYARDS 48+ acres red Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvadre, other authorized varietals including Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarase, more). 3.7 acres white Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Roussanne), nearly 20 acres of red Vin de Table. CdP vineyards are located in the communes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon (La Crau), and Bedarrides (Cabanes de Saint Jean and Les Escondudes). VINIFICATION Manual harvesting, Direct pressing, cooling Stainless steel vats, Fermentation under controlled temperature: 1 monthAgeing: 8 months in stainless steel vats.COMPOSITION: Clairette 60%, Grenache blanc 20%, Bourboulenc 10%, Roussanne 10%