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Domaine du Pégaü

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33(0) 4 90 83 72 70 avenue Imperiale
84230 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, View map
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The story behind the Domaine de Pegau begins in the late 17th century with our ancestors farming a few small fields of vines bordered with olive and cherry trees. The revenue from the cherries sold in the local provençal markets covered the costs of working the vineyards. The olives and their golden oil were for family consumption, whilst the grapes went into producing the already famous red wine of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The grape picking was family work which took place in an ambience of light-heartedness and fun but with a respect for quality and even then a vigerous selection of the best grapes. At the end of the row the horse waited patiently for the moment when he felt the wooden paniers gorged with grapes weighing down his cart. Once at the winery the grapes were liahtlv Dressed to break the skins - foulé, (the word means literally press by stepping on), the whole bunches were put in trie vats and then the wine-making took place over a period of 15 days. Times have changed, but this traditional Read more »

Domaine du Pegau Pegau-Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee (2000)

Winery: Domaine du Pégaü
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines
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Strong alcohol but very pleasant nose. Mellow and round flavor that numbs the mouth. Long and elegant silky finish. Extremely enjoyable. Tastes expensive.

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