2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee [JD98][WE97][WS96][WA95][V94]

Producer: Domaine du Pegau Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  Blend: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre Year: 2016  Jeb Dunnuck, 98 Points  "Reminding me of a fresher version of the 2003, the 2016 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reservée is another magical wine from Laurence Feraud that could come from nowhere else. I still remember tasting (and loving) this beauty from barrel. It doesn’t quite have the sheer over-the-top decadence of the 2003, but it does have more elegance, while not giving up an inch with regard to texture and opulence. Dark ruby/plum-hued with a monster display of Provençal goodness in its garrigue, lavender, violets, kirsch, plums, and Asian spices, this full-throttle, ripe, sexy Châteauneuf du Pape has silky tannins, flawless balance, and a heavenly texture. It’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and drink well for at least 20-25 years."  Wine Enthusiast, 97 Points  "Inflections of violet and rose petal mingle into crushed earth and dried mushroom in th