The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

Still incredibly young

The bouquet is broad and wide-sweeping with a healthy succession of red berry

the wine carries us along the Corniche in an open-top car

both of which are impressive

Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2012 The palate is medium toOne 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.