Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee Blanc 2022 Domaine du Pegau

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

The tank-fermented 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée is a blend of approximately 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc and 10% each Bourboulenc and Roussanne. Mixed citrus, pineapple, dried spices and even a hint of apricot appear on the nose, giving it a rather exotic appeal this vintage. Medium to full-bodied, it finishes silky and long.

James Suckling (92)

An aromatic nose of cooked lemons, fresh herbs, white flowers, flower honey and hints of white pepper. Medium body with fresh acidity. Round and silky with a saline character on the mid-palate and vibrant, fresh finish. 70% clairette, 20% grenache blanc, 10% roussanne and 10% bourboulenc. Drink now.

Jeb Dunnuck (91)

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée Blanc showed beautifully, with an exotic, tropical style in its honeyed orange, melon, minty herb, and tangerine-like nuances. It's medium-bodied, has a round, layered mouthfeel, good acidity, and a great finish. The classic cuvée here is based largely on Clairette (60%) yet includes smaller amounts of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Bourboulenc, and it’s raised all in stainless steel.