Pre Arrival Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvee Reservee" 2022

95-97 WA

93-95 VM

94-96 JD

Notes:

A quick assemblage from foudres of the 2022 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuve Rserve reveals a dark-fruited, spicy style, enlivened by hints of violets and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and densely concentrated, with a long, silky finish, it looks to be a near-carbon copy of the stunning, cellar-worthy 2019. Wine Advocate 95-97

The 2022 Chteauneuf-du-Pape Cuve Rserve showcases ripe red and black fruits amid spice box, crushed violet and licorice aromatics. Concentrated and layered, the grippy tannins demand at least five more years to integrate into the wine. That said, I don't think it will be able to match the more complete 2020, but the ultimate test awaits after bottling. Readers should note that there will be no Cuve Da Capo in 2022, mainly due to crop-reducing hail damage. Vinous Media 93-95

Showing a solid step up over last year, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reservée is a ripe, sexy, incredibly complex Pégau that's just about overflowing with red and black fruits, herbes de Provence, pepper, and leather-like aromatics. Reminding me slightly of a more elegant, less concentrated example of the 2009, it has full-bodied richness, a broad, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's already hard to resist yet should evolve nicely for 15-20 years if well stored. Jeb Dunnuck 94-96

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