{"product_id":"2007-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-1-5-ltr","title":"Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape \"Cuvee Reservee\" 2007 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-2\"\u003eStephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan\/Feb 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-1\"\u003e($85-$100) Opaque ruby. \u003cb\u003eThe highly perfumed nose offers an exotic array of red and dark berries, spicecake and potpourri, with hints of smoky herbs and olive adding complexity.\u003c\/b\u003e Juicy and fresh for a wine that's over 15% alcohol, offering sweet raspberry and cherry flavors framed by silky tannins. Very suave and open-knit today, with excellent finishing clarity and smoky persistence. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e 94 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-2\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-1\"\u003eThe 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee (of which I was lucky to find a magnum on a Paris bistro's wine list a week after my tasting at the estate) is a brilliant effort that ranks alongside the colossal 2003 Cuvee Reservee. A blend of approximately 85% Grenache, 8-9% Syrah, and the rest Mourvedre and other varietals from 50-100+ year old vines aged in foudre, \u003cb\u003eit exhibits a dense plum\/purple color along with a big, sweet bouquet of beef blood, grilled herbs, barbecue smoke, lavender, sweet cassis and kirsch and a hint of Asian soy. The wine possesses a fabulous texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a seamless integration of tannin, acidity and alcohol.\u003c\/b\u003e Certainly the alcohol level is pushing 16% in this wine. With extraordinary texture and unctuosity, this remarkable effort should drink well for 20+ years yet be very appealing in its youth given the glycerin, velvety texture, and remarkable complexity. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 95 points\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037317714159,"sku":"2558","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/pegau_cdp2020-LBL_0608bb45-342a-4c2e-9ae1-f22032d423dc.png?v=1772599654","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/2007-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-1-5-ltr","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}