{"title":"Domaine du Pégaü","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew estates embody the soul of Châteauneuf-du-Pape quite like Domaine du Pégaü. Led by Laurence Féraud, this legendary Southern Rhône producer has built its reputation on powerful, traditionally crafted wines of extraordinary character and longevity. From the iconic Cuvée Réservée to the coveted Cuvée Laurence and rare Cuvée Da Capo, discover exceptional Domaine du Pégaü wines that capture the richness, complexity, and unmistakable spirit of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee","title":"2023 Domaine du Pegau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape \"Cuvée Réservée\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_25c2cb2c80d3cfe6-44\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,0\" class=\"\"\u003eStanding firmly at the pinnacle of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape alongside Château Rayas, Beaucastel, and Vieux Télégraphe, Domaine du Pégaü represents the visceral, deeply soulful pole of the Southern Rhône. While Rayas delivers ethereal perfume and Vieux Télégraphe captures stony discipline, Laurence and Paul Féraud have preserved the primal, authentic heart of the appellation—earning decades of acclaim from Rhône authority Jeb Dunnuck as one of the most cellar-worthy benchmarks in France. Grounded in a family winegrowing lineage stretching back to 1670, this cuvée adheres strictly to old-school doctrine: 100% whole-cluster native fermentations, zero destemming, no fining or filtration, and prolonged aging exclusively in massive, neutral oak foudres rather than modern barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2\" class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe wine draws its formidable power from historic lieux-dits like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eLa Crau\u003c\/i\u003e, where ancient vines plunge deep through iconic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003egalets roulés\u003c\/i\u003e—dense layers of smooth quartzite stones resting over iron-rich red clay and sandy subsoils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. In the glass, it saturates the senses with wild blackberry, macerated plum, roasted garrigue, cured leather, and lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4\" class=\"\"\u003e. The palate is dense, savory, and commanding, balancing gamey richness with a core of crushed stone and muscular, age-demanding tannins built to cellar effortlessly for decades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6\" class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benchmark for traditional, whole-cluster Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in ancient oak foudres to preserve raw, savory Mediterranean earth and garrigue spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich and full-bodied with layers of kirsch, leather, black pepper, and gamey complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at cool room temperature, between 60°F and 63°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 1 hour to allow the wild garrigue and leather aromatics to blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to gather its expansive perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with herb-roasted leg of lamb, wild boar stew, duck confit, or cassoulet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Pegau_Chateanuef_du_Pape_nox.avif?v=1793265801\" alt='Domaine du Pegau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape \"Cuvée Réservée\"' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47864993218614,"sku":"SOMM2609-DDP23CDP-750","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/domaine-du-pegau-cdp-wine.jpg?v=1793341319"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-blanc","title":"2024 Domaine du Pegau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape \"Cuvée Réservée Blanc\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_25c2cb2c80d3cfe6-46\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" class=\"\"\u003eWhile red Châteauneuf-du-Pape claims the limelight, the appellation's white wines represent a microscopic fraction of total regional production—and Domaine du Pégaü’s Blanc is an elusive allocation that rarely lingers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. Sharing the exact same pedigree and 350-year Féraud family heritage as its red counterpart, it translates the estate's revered standing into a white of profound focus and longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4\" class=\"\"\u003e. Eschewing modern oak, new barriques, and heavy lees stirring, Laurence Féraud ferments and matures this cuvée strictly in neutral concrete vats and stainless steel tanks with no fining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6\"\u003e. The result is an unadorned, crystalline expression praised by critics like Jeb Dunnuck for its purity, texture, and steadfast refusal to bend to modern cosmetic trends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_25c2cb2c80d3cfe6-47\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" class=\"\"\u003eSourced from parcels defined by limestone-rich clays, fine marine sands, and flinty pebbles, the soil provides a crucial alkaline freshness and saline minerality that cuts straight through the natural richness of the Rhône's white varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. The wine opens with vibrant aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, Asian pear, and star anise, underlined by subtle crushed chalk. Broad and unctuously textured across the palate, it finishes with electric snap, lemon zest, and an extended, saline-drenched minerality that sets a towering standard for white Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare, artisanal white Châteauneuf-du-Pape made without oak aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Clairette inclusion provides white floral scents, crisp freshness, and mineral drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly textured yet refreshed by crisp acidity, featuring white peach, anise, and crushed limestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled, between 48°F and 52°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting needed; open and pour directly from the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into all-purpose stems to focus its floral and orchard fruit bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with bouillabaisse, pan-seared sea bass, roasted poultry, or aged goat cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/domaine-du-pegau-accueil-visites.avif?v=1793265801\" alt=\"Domaine du Pegau\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865012781110,"sku":"SOMM2609-DDP24CDPB-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/domaine-du-pegau-blanc.jpg?v=1793341585"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Pegau_Chateanuef_du_Pape_nox.jpg?v=1793354266","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/domaine-du-pegau.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}