2016 Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Reserve, Domaine Pegau (6 x Bottle)
Every year that I've tried the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, I've liked it better than the year before, so I've gone ahead and peremptorily added the + sign to this year's rating. Black cherries and licorice pick up a hint of chocolate in this full-bodied, rich, velvety wine that should evolve nicely for at least 12-15 years.
2016 Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Reserve, Domaine Pegau (6 x Bottle)
Every year that I've tried the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, I've liked it better than the year before, so I've gone ahead and peremptorily added the + sign to this year's rating. Black cherries and licorice pick up a hint of chocolate in this full-bodied, rich, velvety wine that should evolve nicely for at least 12-15 years.
| Producer | Domaine de Pegau |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | South Rhone |
| Region | Rhone |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Grenache Blend |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 14.00% |
| Style | Full , Dry , Powerful |
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Still in foudres, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee is even more impressive than it was last year. It’s still firmly tannic, but the fruit seems to be growing in stature, adding volume and richness sufficient to round out the tannins. This full-bodied, concentrated wine offers hints of mocha and raspberries, but it seems a bit more monolithic than the 2015 at the moment.
93-95 Points / Drinking 2020 - 2035
By Joe Czerwinski / August 2018
Vinous
Deep ruby. Assertive aromas of black raspberry, potpourri and spicecake pick up a bright mineral nuance and a hint of cured meat with air. Juicy and impressively concentrated, showing real energy and spicy lift to the sappy red berry, bitter cherry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors. Fine-grained tannins build on the finish, adding shape and grip to lingering, spice-accented raspberry liqueur, smoked meat and licorice flavors.
94 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2032
By Josh Raynolds / December 2019