Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2017 the wine is polished

the wine is polished

tobacco leaf and floral notes stand out here

Pol Roger's 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs is terrific

Firm reduction dominates everything with the exception of a fleeting floral note at present

perfect structure and a very long finish

Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2017 the wine is polishedOne of my favorite wines, the 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Rserve is a classic. Beautiful on the nose, with notions of ground pepper, wild herbs, minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit, it s medium to full bodied, nicely concentrated and has plenty of tannin that comes through on the finish. Similar in style to a lighter weight 2010, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12 15 years.