Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee 2016 6L Methuselah

The 2016 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is a spectacular, critically acclaimed, and deeply traditional French red wine from an all-time classic vintage. It pours a dark plum-ruby color in the glass, immediately unleashing an expressive and classic bouquet of ripe blackberries, stewed dark cherries, and red currants, seamlessly integrated with layers of black olive tapenade, roasted meats, lavender garrigue, and wood smoke. On the palate, this full-bodied wine is rich, multi-dimensional, and fruit-forward, coating the mouth with pure intensities of dark stone fruits, licorice, and black pepper. Patiently matured for up to two years in traditional oak foudres, it balances its massive fruit concentration with an integrated freshness and a heavy framework of fine-grained, building tannins, gliding into an exceptionally long, savory finish.

Food Pairing: Perfectly pairs with roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, slow-braised wild boar ragù, thick grilled ribeye steaks, rich venison stews, roasted duck, and mature cheeses like Stilton blue cheese or aged Gouda.