Château Pegau Rouge 'Cuvée Maclura' 2023 (750ml) Garnacha Tinta

Château Pegau Rouge 'Cuvée Maclura' 2023 (750ml) Garnacha TintaOwned by the iconic winemaker, Laurence Fraud, Chteau Pegau is an exceptional terroir in Ctes du Rhne situated less than 4 miles southeast of Chteauneuf du Pape. Loaded with classic Ctes du Rhne fruit and spice, the wines retain the hallmark stamp and identity of Pegau. Maclura is a type of Osage Orange tree (also known by the name Hedge Apple). This red cuve is name after the Osage Orange trees that grow within the vineyard. Tasting Notes: Intense

The use of partial oak aging adds a creamy feel and texture to this wine

it always has an amazingly deep color

raspberry and cranberry accented by notes of florals and baking spice that create an elegant bouquet

Then it turns to candied lemons with some ginger

Crafted using grapes from select vineyards throughout Northern California

Flavors of peach

Enjoy with a large variety of food

Needs time still to come together to soften the tannins

revealed the foundations of a large villa

the extraction is very subtle

The wine finishes clean

The 2018 vintage turned up the amplitude on their Anderson Valley Pinot Noir