{"product_id":"domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-1998-dobbelt-magnum","title":"Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée 1998 Dobbelt Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Pegau’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 1998 in double magnum format is a superb expression of one of the Rhône Valley’s most admired wines. Built around a Grenache-led blend and made in the traditional style that has earned Pegau a devoted following, it offers both pedigree and remarkable aging potential. With a history rooted in the classic, old-school winemaking of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this is a bottle that speaks clearly of place, patience, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine shows deep, mature color with the kind of intensity expected from a serious Châteauneuf-du-Pape of age and scale. The bouquet is layered and evocative, opening with blackberry, dark plum, black tea, black pepper, and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, before evolving toward leather and sandalwood with air.\n\nOn the palate, it is powerful yet refined, combining dark fruit, clove, white pepper, and the savory herbal notes that echo the nose. The double magnum format should support exceptionally graceful development, and this vintage is likely to continue improving over the next several years while remaining at a very high level for two to three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuvée Réservée is sourced from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the warm southern Rhône climate, galets roulés, and diverse vineyard soils help give the wines their signature richness and complexity. The blend includes 13 grape varieties, though it is dominated by around 80% Grenache. The grapes are pressed whole, fermented in cement vats without added yeast, and then matured for two years in used oak barrels, a méthode that preserves purity while adding depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is a natural match for lamb, game, slow-braised beef, duck, roasted mushrooms, and richly flavored Mediterranean dishes with herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Serve it at around 16-18°C, and consider decanting for one to two hours if opening now, especially to let the mature aromatics unfold fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine du Pegau is one of the most respected names in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for producing traditional, age-worthy wines with remarkable consistency. Under Laurence Féraud, the estate has become closely associated with classic Rhône character, old-fashioned winemaking, and exceptional balance between power and finesse. Its Cuvée Réservée has become a benchmark wine in the appellation and a favorite among collectors and Rhône enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Pegau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122477736178,"sku":"FW-8049","price":601.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/aktuel_-_jeroboam_2.png?v=1777476230","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-1998-dobbelt-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}