Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 The natural ripeness of the

The natural ripeness of the year amps up the Chardonnay flavors

fig and clove-scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined

this is already in its prime time drinking window

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

I thought long and hard about this

Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 The natural ripeness of theOne 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.