Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 the vines are accustomed to

the vines are accustomed to the heat

the wine continued showing the riper character and more Mediterranean profile of the vineyard

Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 the vines are accustomed toOne of my favorite wines, the 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Rserve is a classic. Beautiful on the nose, with notions of ground pepper, wild herbs, minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit, it s medium to full bodied, nicely concentrated and has plenty of tannin that comes through on the finish. Similar in style to a lighter weight 2010, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12 15 years.