Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée 2023

94 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "This excellent white Chateauneuf combines creamy richness and citrusy freshness in a compelling way. Stacks of pomelo and grapefruit character on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, structured finish with excellent fresh sage and citrus rind complexity. A cuvee of 60% clairette, 20% grenache blanc, 10% bourboulenc and 10% roussanne. Fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel. Drink or hold. (4/9/24)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$86 list] A distinctive version, with melon, aloe and mirabelle plum notes showing a flash of green herbs and verbena. Mineral-driven and herbaceous, with floral notes adding nice freshness and fresh acidity coursing from beginning to end, while the savory landing is marked by gunflint. Silky in feel, with chamomile and smoke on the long, mouthwatering finish. Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Bourboulenc. Drink now through 2028. 416 cases made, 56 cases imported. (3/31/25)"

92 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "Evoking aromas of herbs, fresh white fruits, spring flowers and jasmine, the 2023 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée from Domaine du Pégaü possesses a medium to full-bodied, round and enveloping palate with bright acids and an incisive, elegant mid-palate that concludes with a long, ethereal, fruity finish. This fresh, vibrant white wine is composed of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc and 10% Roussanne, all matured for eight months in stainless steel. Drink: 2024-2032. (Sep 2024)"

92 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée is delicious. Linden blossom, wet stone, lemon flesh and a suggestion of green apple are all pushed forward in this strait-laced, crisp and focused white Châteauneuf. Medium- to full-bodied and refreshing, the 2023 closes with saline nuances. Drink: 2024-2031. (Nov 2024)"

92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A blend of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, and 10% Roussanne, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée Blanc is exotic and complex, with a singular vibe in its melon, minty herbs, basil, and spice-like aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied, has a juicy, supple, nicely textured mouthfeel, and good acidity. (10/29/24)"

**** John Livingstone-Learmonth (The Cradle of The Rhône): "(20-60% Grenache blanc, 20-60% Clairette, 10% each Bourboulenc, Roussanne, 1982 from Relagnes (lot of clay), since 2005 a faster process before bottling, direct pressing, 16°-18°C steel vat fermentation 8 days, raised 4-7 months (was 8 months), malo blocked 2,750-4,000 b). attractive yellow; the bouquet is wide, offers a prominent air of grilling, white tobacco, an inset of cooked lemon, roasted nuts. The palate carries citrus-toned content with some spark on the inside, is at a crossroads between weight and freshness, finishes with tight juice, isn’t yet in place, can come together, shows freshness on the close. It has interest, the more so if left. 14°. From spring 2026, decant it. 2037-39 Oct 2024."