We got in a few cases in December and it sold out immediately. We were able to score 15 more bottles (they come in 3 bottle wood cases). Direct from the cellars of Pegau - we pre-paid for them months in advance just to convince them to sell us some more.
One of the best white wines we have ever tasted.
One of the best white wines we have ever tasted.
2014 Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee A Tempo...$189.99
The finest white ever produced at this estate is unquestionably the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée A Tempo. Made by assistant winemaker Andreas Lenzenwoger, who’s increasingly leading up the white program here (for the better), it comes all from the Mont Pertuis lieu-dit located just to the east of the village, and was farmed all organically/biodynamically. I actually visited this vineyard last year prior to harvest and it was noticeably more healthy and vibrant than just about every other vineyard in the area. A blend of equal parts Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Roussanne that was vinified and aged five months in equal parts stainless steel tanks and French oak, there’s a tiny 100 cases to go around. It offers incredible notes of lychee, subtle pineapple, mint and hints of exotic herbs to go with a medium to full-bodied, ultra-pure, layered and concentrated feel on the palate. Hats off to Andreas for busting his butt in the vineyard and he’s made a sensational white that can be enjoyed today or cellared for a decade.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
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