{"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","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2024-domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-blanc","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}