The Domaine du Pegau Cuvée Réservée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magnum 1.5L 2007 is a rich and concentrated traditional red wine, crafted using methods passed down for generations. The father and daughter team of Paul and Laurence Féraud, whose ancestors farmed olives, cherries, and grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape dating back to the 17th century, continue to employ traditional techniques in their winemaking.
Paul learned the trade from his mother, a self-taught vigneron of local repute, who bottled wines under the family's previous label, Domaine Féraud et fils. Prior to Laurence joining her father in the business in 1987, Paul sold much of the wine to négociants.
This particular wine is a magnum, with a bottle size of 1.5L. The magnum bottle size is known to provide some benefits to the wine, including a slower aging process and a more stable temperature during storage. Additionally, the magnum bottle size is often associated with special occasions and celebrations, making it a popular choice for gifting or sharing with friends and family.
Comprised mostly of old vine Grenache (80%), Féraud's Châteauneuf-du-Pape includes all 13 of the regionally allowed grape varieties, resulting in a complex and nuanced wine that showcases the unique terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
A wine I've probably drunk a case or more of since release, the full-bodied, fat, and concentrated 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee is certainly a great wine from this estate. Reminiscent of the 1990 with its voluptuous, sexy, and ethereal texture, this still deep ruby-coloured Chateauneuf du Pape is as Provencal as Provence gets, with killer notes of roasted herbs, soy, beef blood, lavender, and garrigue. While this wine was a touch erratic in its youth, recent bottles have been much more consistent