2001 Domaine du Pegau, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve Rouge 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96

Also brilliant, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve is full-bodied and concentrated, with classic Pegau wildness, beef blood, saddle leather and garrigue all emerging from the glass. Slightly lighter in color and weight when compared to the 2003, it’s showing some maturity and can be consumed anytime, but will without a doubt continue to evolve gracefully for another decade or more. [Jeb Dunnuck, 08/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024

Vinous 95

The 2001 Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Reservée (magnum) was by far the most reticent and shut down bottle in this flight. Clearly a wine of tremendous potential, it needs time – and lots of it. Hints of smoke, leather, licorice and black olives lingered on the deep, powerful finish. [Antonio Galloni, 01/06/2010]